Ms. Leitha Samuels Morgan
(October 9, 1953 - April 6, 2023)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home 1831 Taylor Street Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Thursday, April 13, 2023 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Bible Way Church of Atlas Road 2440 Atlas Road Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Friday, April 14, 2023 / 12:00 Noon
Interment Location:
Leitha!! Your smile would make the room glow. You had the ability to make every person you interacted with feel special.
The world has lost an earth angel but you are where you need to be in heaven.
I am grateful for the time I was able to work with you at Palmetto Health. Thank you, Leitha for your words of wisdom. And for giving me the courage to go on my first date with my now husband!!!
Iāam truly heartbroken. just finding out about this very special lady I considered more than a co-worker. She was a my sweet friend and a very caring loving person. You helped and touched so many lives. You will missed by so many. My condolences to the Morgan family. Rest in peace sweet angel.
To Leith’a’s family, It would take a life time to talk about such a wonderful person. Smiles is Leitha M.O. you never see her without it. I remember the first time I meet Leitha. Her coworker that was retiring bought her to the nursery and said I got the Best of the Best for our mother’s and babies . Only our God knows that the truth has been spoken about our Leitha. Leitha saw no fault in anyone. Another one of Leitha’s M.O. is to always build people up and guide them to a happier path in life. I could go on and on . I truly miss my one of a kind Steadfast social worker. I know you’re Smiling….
My condolences to Leithaās family. Leitha it was a pleasure working with you years ago! Thanks for your knowledge and kind words! Rest in peace!ā¤ļø
I am saddened by our loss of this very special lady. We were co-workers for several years at Family Service Center in the 80’s. Thereafter we only saw each other a couple times a year, and she remained that love-sending, quick-minded, joy-bringing, problem-solving, solution-seeking, heart-mending, joy-bringing, fun-seeking, and forever friend. To the family, friends, mentees, co-workers and the many lives she touched, may God comfort and give you peace during this very difficult time.
My Ms. “Hotlanta” is what I called her.. *sigh* All I can say is my heart is broken to hear of this news.. š The words of encouragement and the beautiful card that she just gave me about two weeks ago to encourage me after the passing of my mother will never be forgotten. We embraced each other so very tight. She assured me that everything would be ok, and it will hurt, but God will see me through it as He saw her through the loss of her mother.. Her presence spoke volumes–even if she never said a word. The talks we had, the love she shared was impeccable. My prayers and heart go out to the family. May you continuously be comforted by our Lord and Saviour and His Peace that surpasses all understanding be with you.
Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to strengthen your family during this difficult time.
Ms. Leitha, my heart is broken to hear that you are no longer here. Thank you for always being so kind. Thank you coming to pray with me after having Jade. Your ray of sunshine will be missed. Rest in heaven.
Dear Leitha,
You were joy,
You were wisdom, (so very wise)
You were a kind, caring ear and protector for your patients and their newborns,
You were a leader, teacher and mentor,
You were compassion for your patients and coworkers,
You were steadfast,
You were boundless energy and tireless caring,
You were enthusiasm,
You were a toucher, changer and saver of lives, (so many lives)
You were brave,
You were dedicated,
You were effervescent,
You were fully alive and radiated love,
You were an Angel on earth and we will miss you as you go home.
Truly an honor and blessing to be in your life for twenty-five years as you loved your patients and us.
Love you Cool Beans.
Those who touch our lives, stay in our hearts forever. I had the pleasure of working with Leitha the entire time she was at Prisma Health. Leitha and I were the nurse/social work team the majority of that time she was at Prisma Health. What a pleasure that was. Although our roles were quite different, Leitha was still a teacher, a mentor, and a friend. She was one of the best social workers I have ever worked with. She was loved by all who met her and will be deeply missed. There will never be another Leitha. She will always hold a special place in my heart! Leitha, I love you and will miss you. Your life was a blessing, and your memory a treasure!
Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that I am here for you.
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead.
Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing of your loved one.
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you šā„ļøšŗ
I am yet processing that my dear Cousin Leitha has transitioned to Heaven. It has always been a joy to be in Leithaās presence; I shall treasure the time spent with you and the genuine concern and love you always showed! You will be greatly missed! I am so glad you were at your Cousin Louiseās Flowers Now Celebration of Life and that I was able to hug you not knowing it would be the last time I would see you. Your memory will always be in my heart. It is comforting knowing that you are resting in Heaven now! I love you Cousin Leitha and I miss you!
Leitha. It was my honor and privilege to work with and know you these past 14 years. What a friend and confidant you were to me. How loved and respected you were by all who knew you. You were classy, humble, loyal and savvy in a way that commanded respect. I will miss our chats and your wisdom. You will be missed and are forever in our hearts.
I met Leitha 19 years ago when I started at Richland. I was new into my social work career and had a lot to learn. She became a mentor to me. She opened her office to me when I needed to escape the craziness of my floor. She possessed a quiet calmness that few possess. She touched the lives of thousands of mothers during her time on the 4th floor. I will miss her dearly.
I was blessed to be able to work with and learn from Leitha over the last 7 years. She was truly a beautiful person inside and out who radiated light and love. She had a strong commitment to God and her family as well as to her coworkers and patients. Leitha was always there to provide sound advice or a good laugh. Watching Leitha in action with patients was inspiring. The level of care and compassion she displayed and her ability to nurture yet stand firm was impressive. Among our pediatric/nicu/womenās services team youād often hear, āI want to be Leitha when I grow upā. Leitha, you are surely missed.
My Deepest Sympathy to the Family-
Leitha, was a beautiful person with a special spirit that touched the lives of many families and friends. I know sheās in Heaven smiling down on us, not to worry. Iām going to missed talking with her hear at Prisma Health Richland. May She Rest In Peace.
My dearest, you left without saying goodbye just āIāll see you next Sunday have a good week.ā And I believed you because you embodied truth and honesty,radiance and light.
As I moan your sudden and unexpected departure; I feel so blessed to have known such a beautiful soul as yours, Lea, You were the epitome of Godās Love. you gave love freely and received it with humility and gratitude, you were funny , inquisitive, adventurous genuine and kind. I feel like I have been in the presence of an Angel unknown . You where a Present a gift to all that where Blessed to have known you. To your family: May the Blessings of the Lord be upon You.
Leitha,
I still feel like Iām dreaming and that youāre not really gone. You were more than my coworker, you were my friend, mentor, and prayer partner. When our paths first crossed 10 years ago when I was just a baby Social Worker, you taught me so much personally and professionally, and Iām so appreciative of it all. Thereās no doubt in my mind youāre in heaven having a joyous time. I love you and I miss you.
Love,
Kenyatta Dowdy
Deeply saddened to hear of Leitha passing. She always would greet you with that beautiful smile and hug. May the Lord comfort you during this time and the days ahead. Sending our prayers and sincere condolences.
Much Love to the Family,
Rev. Willie & Lunette Patten
Edgefield, South Carolina
My deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of Ms. Leitha; my Sister. My heart was saddened to hear about the passing of my dear Sister. Words fail to express my sorrow for her passing.
Leitha was always sweet, kind, caring, giving, and thoughtful. She had an angelic spirit and a beautiful smile. From the very first time I knew Leitha, she embodied inner beauty that was displayed outwardly. I thank God for a life well lived.
I truly believe Leitha carried out the greatest commandments āLove the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mindā and āLove your neighbor as yourself.ā
I am reminded of the quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.
I know it is difficult right now, but even in the face of death, God has provided His children real hope for the future, hope that can never be taken away, thanks be to Jesus: “They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any heat; for the Lamb Who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
I pray Jesus comforts you and give you peace and strength during this sad time. May He richly bless you as you mourn and may the light of His presence be a continual source of consolation.
Leitha always had something good for everyone she encountered – a smile, a hug, a kind word. She was the kind of person that you wanted to be around, and she filled the world with such goodness! I will never forget how wonderful she was to me when I was on her floor when each of my children were born. Leitha leaves a legacy that we can all aspire to! For those she worked with, mentored and befriended, she truly loved us all! Leitha blessed us all and will be so greatly missed!
Prisma health 4th floor will never be the same you always brings smiles to everyone you meet. I will definitely miss our hallway talks š
I enjoyed my years working with Leitha. She was very knowledgeable about all that was available for her patients and a wonderful resource. She was able to maintain a sense of humor and enjoyed her role as Social Worker. She will be missed! Prayers for her coworkers and family.
My heartfelt condolences to the entire family! Leitha was such a special lady. She was one of my big sisters growing up and I truly admired her. I didnāt see her often at all but, when we saw each other, she was a ray of sunshine. Rest Well.
I was blessed to have known Leitha for the 25 years we worked in the same department at Richland. I am heartbroken. Leitha was such a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul. How I will miss that smile, those beautiful eyes, those hugs. She was truly one of the most skilled and professional social workers I have come across in my 48 years of social work practice. I am so very sorry for you, her family, and please know you are in my prayers. Heaven has welcomed an angel in the highest form. May God grant you peace and comfort.
I had the privilege of doing a facial for Leitha once a month for the last 11 years. She always showed up on a Saturday morning with her big smile ready to get into āher zoneā of relaxation. Over the years we talked about everything from family to beach trips to our October birthdayās. We definitely shared lots of laughs. I will deeply miss our chats. She was a bright light and Iām so grateful to have known her. Sending love and prayers to the family during this difficult time.
My condolences to the family. Ms. Leitha will never be gone from our hearts. Her smile was contagious to everyone she met. She definitely let her light shine bright and pass her positive energy along the way. I will always remember the advice/ wisdom you gave me.
Iām so glad that God allowed us to cross paths in this life.
Take your rest friend!
Leitha,
You are in the arms of your Lord and for that we rejoice. You have loved him well and honored him with your life. The Bible says āprecious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.ā I know you are home & I canāt even begin to imagine beauty of your surroundings and the loveliness of the hallelujah chorus playing on repeat. What I envision in my mind will only fall short of the glory God has in store for us, the glory that you are now resting in.
In our flesh we miss you greatly. You touched the hearts of many people in your time here. You were a bright light for those who needed hope, and enhanced the happiness of those who were joyful. I will always treasure our talks and the advice you gave me in the recent months. You remind us that our days are numbered & we need to make every moment count. As you said, āembrace the journeyā and I will take those words with me forever.
We love you.
My Sexy Leitha, my last dance with you on 4East, I will never forget. In my heart I hear you clacking in the halls of the 4th floor. You always had a smile that would radiate to everyone you spoke to. Get your rest, well deserved. Please continue to be our angel, now from heaven! We will miss you dearly. Deidre G.
God and Family is everything……was what you told me and how you lived your life. Growing up, I always thought you had the coolest house and drove the baddest cars from your green Mitsubishi to your current not too shabby Chrysler 300. You were the person who was always ready to sing and dance with Aunt Gell (to CeCe Winans..lol), bring some special fruit punch to the Memorial and Labor Day cookouts at Sal’s house, and so awesome that you even brought a Nintendo so that we could play Super Mario Brothers!! Please know that I appreciate all the time you took to instill certain values and beliefs into me and they will never be forgotten!! Take your rest now because I know that as CeCe Winans would say…you are Alright Alright Alright!! Love you always!!!
Nothing I write will ever capture the respect and admiration I had for Leitha. To encounter someone so genuine, caring, and direct is a privilege; however, to be able to forge a relationship with them over the course of a work day for four years is something else entirely. Leitha, you challenged me to be my most authentic self and became my safe space. I love you and will miss our endless talks. I hope youāre able to pull away from the endless party in heaven and guide me here on Earth every now and then. I hope I make you proud.
SadƩ S. Brown
Social Worker at Prisma Health Hospital
Itās been a while but I never forgotten or paths crossing. I remember you so strongly even if it has been many years since we have seen each other.
Fly high my friend .š¦
Itās been a while but I never forgotten or paths crossing. I remember you so strongly even if it has been many years since we have seen each other.
Fly high my friend .
Itās been a while but I never forgotten or paths crossing. I remember you so strongly even if it has been many years since we have seen each other.
Fly high my friend š¦
I am deeply saddened to her of Ms. Leishaās passing. My sincere condolences to her family.
I am deeply saddened to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you and to everyone who loved Leitha. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Goodbyes hurt the most, when the story was not finished. Until we meet again beloved Leitha.
Katrina Bonaparte, Former Coworker, Friend & LISW Group Supervision Partner
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. ā¤ļøšš¾
The Ellison Family
Leitha the news of your transition is still very unsettling. You are and will always be beloved in our family. I loved our conversations when I was young and even when I got older you would get me together quickly. Thank you for being a role model of strength & endurance. Rest well my beautiful cousin!
Prayers are being offered for Ms. Dee’s family. Mother Williams and I are heartbroken at the news of her passing. She always said that she was Mother’s daughter and I was her sister. A precious soul has gone home. We will always love you Dee.
Leitha, you were such a fixture here at PHR. Every day since feels like something is missing. I will miss your bright suits and all the fashion tips your niece shared with you. I loved bonding over our mutual passion for Hilton Head Island, and sneaking into construction zones together… multiple times. You brought so much joy to those whose lives you touched. Our staff and patients were so fortunate to have known you.
Our condolences to the family. Leitha has touched many lives through her life’s journey. May the memories she leaves behind live on in your hearts.
Mother Evelyn Caldwell and Sheila Heatley
Ms. Morgan you will truly be missed in the hallways at PHR who would have known me an you saying our normal see you tomorrow would be our last time on this side of the sky rest well beautiful Queen.šļø