Linda Kay Morgan

Dr. Kay Morgan, age 79, passed away peacefully July 28, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Oma Dene Morgan, sister Karen Gail Morgan and niece Amanda Morgan Little.

She is survived by her long time partner Dr. Joy Griffin, brother Bob and wife Linda Morgan of Windsor CO, sister Sandra and husband Gordon Little of Lakewood CO, niece Kymberly and husband Eric Koontz of Raleigh NC, nephew Addison Morgan of Fort Collins CO, nephew Scott and wife Hannah Little of Lakewood CO, and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Kay graduated from Portales High School, received her BS from Eastern New Mexico University, her MS from Arizona State University and her PhD from The University of New Mexico.

Kay taught and coached for over 30 years in Eunice NM, ASU, Alamogordo NM, ENMU and over 20 years as an elementary PE teacher at Kirtland Elementary School in Albuquerque. She was a passionate educator who knew and cared about each of the thousands of students she taught and coached.

She was active in the New Mexico Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance holding many offices including president.

There will be a Celebration of Life at 11am on November 5, 2026, at French's Mortuary Reception room, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Kay's remembrance to:

The Grief Center

4125 Carlisle Blvd NE

Albuquerque NM 87107

Griefnm.org