New Albany, Indiana - Margaret Gertrud (Grau) Morton, (September 5, 1937 - April 14, 2025). It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret (Grau) Morton, age 87, of Jeffersonville, Indiana.

She is survived by her husband, Grant Morton; Sister, Marian Isgrigg; Daughter, Karen Morton-Watts (Steve Sulli); Granddaughter, Madison Keithley; Great-Granddaughters, Aspen Ott and Hallie Keithley; Son, Steven Morton (wife, Elizabeth); Grandson, Alexander Morton; Granddaughter, Molly Morton; and Sister-in-law, Betty Grau.

Margaret was born in Louisville KY in 1937; her parents (Willie and Rita Grau) were German immigrants who had come to U.S.A. the previous decade. Margaret grew up in Germantown area of Louisville and attended Manual High School. Before marriage and raising a family, she had a career as a radiology technician. On a blind date, she met a hockey player - student athlete named Grant. They would eventually remain married for the next 65 years, until her passing.

Margaret had many areas of interest. She was passionate about her pets and local animal welfare. She organized multiple fundraisers, including golf scrambles. Over the years, her efforts helped raise over $260,000 for local animal shelter programs. Among many other volunteer activities, she also served her community by delivering Meals on Wheels. She helped Steamboat Days festival, helping with restoration of the Howard Steamboat Museum. She was a member of the Jeffersonville Jaycee wives. She was a member of the Red Hat Society.

Additionally, Margaret was a life-long card player, beginning with her playing pinochle at the German-American club at age 7. She was an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan; who frequently cheered, yelled, and/or cussed at the TV depending on the team's performance. Even when she was hospitalized, the staff would come in her room and ask her to keep it down during the games. Margaret had a strong, outgoing personality and created numerous friendships during her life.

Recently, she expressed that her life had been very full and with few exceptions, she loved all of it and just about everyone she met. She enjoyed close relationships with her German relatives and travelled to Germany on several occasions. She easily made friends with people from all walks of life. Margaret and Grant opened up their home and sponsored Giscard Ciney and family from Haiti to stay with them. Margaret developed a very special relationship with Giscard, his wife, Ketley, and their children Elisha, Carly, and Kinley.

Visitation will be held 3-7 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Scott Funeral Home, 2515 Veterans Parkway and the next day, prior to funeral services 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services in honor of her life will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, April 18, 2025, at the funeral home, with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, family request a donation in Margaret's name to: St Jude Children's Hospital (www.st.jude.org), JB Olge Jeffersonville Animal Shelter (Spay-Neuter program) 201 Willinger Lane, or First Christian Church Jeffersonville, IN.