Anita Short Morgan, 97 MILFORD - Anita Short Morgan, of Milford, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, July 9, 2010, in Courtland Manor, in Dover. She was 97. Anita was born in Georgetown, on July 23, 1912, daughter of the late W. Boyce and Elizabeth (Mitchell) Short, formerly of Lincoln. In 1961, Anita was one of the original members who started and organized Christian Tabernacle, in Lincoln. She taught Sunday school for several years and also served as pianist, organist and treasurer. Prior to 1961, she was a member of Lincoln U.M. Church. There, she taught Sunday school for 22 years, served as president of the WSCS and was assistant superintendent of the Primary Department. In 1952, she was the first chairman for the Cancer Society in Sussex County, in Lincoln, and served there for several years. During WWII, Anita and her husband were "spotters" for the Air Raid Post near Lincoln. After moving to Milford, in 1981, she held weekly Bible studies and prayer meetings in her home. One, of which, was called the Mary-Martha Fellowship. Anita had also volunteered at the Milford Hospital gift shop. In addition to her parents, Anita was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow W. Morgan, Sr., in 1978; two sisters, Virginia Baker and Blanche Brittingham; son-in-law, Curt Ennis; granddaughter-in-law, Lisa Morgan; and great-granddaughter, Hannah Davies. She is survived by a son, Woodrow W. "Woody" Morgan, Jr., and wife Joan; a daughter, Joyce Jopp and husband Darryl, all of Milford; six grandchildren, Bruce Morgan, Dr. Gary Morgan and wife Susan, Lisa Davies and husband Greg, Randy Ennis and wife Faith, Curtis Ennis III, Brian Ennis and wife Karin; ten great-grandchildren, Colin, Andrea, BJ, Jessica and Jenna Ennis, Kelli, Alissa, Carlee and Jeremy Morgan and Trevor Davies. Anita was a very sweet and loving Christian lady who dedicated her life to serving the Lord. She was truly an inspiration to her family and friends. Even until her recent illness, she would join hands with the ladies at her table at Courtland Manor and say grace before each meal. A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 15, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Milford Church of the Nazarene, 11 N. Salevan Place, Milford where friends may call after 1 p.m. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery. Flowers are accepted, or contributions can be made to Milford Church of the Nazarene, or Christian Tabernacle, 18940 Johnson Road, Lincoln, DE 19960. Arrangements handled by Berry-Short Funeral Homes, Milford.