Patricia “Colleen” Morgan, 81, of Stamford, Connecticut, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

She was born in 1945 in Jonesboro, Louisiana. In 1964, while attending Louisiana State University, she met her husband of 60 years, Evander J. “EJ” Morgan. Colleen was studying geology, and EJ was studying petroleum engineering. They were married in August 1965 in New Orleans.

They lived in Jackson Mississippi, Colleen’s hometown of New Orleans, and later the San Francisco Bay Area and Calgary, Canada. They retired in Baton Rouge and Mountain Air, North Carolina. Eventually, they relocated to New Canaan, Connecticut, to be near family and their grandchildren, living there for 16 years before moving to a senior residence in Stamford. Throughout their many moves, Colleen and EJ traveled widely and shared many adventures together, but her favorite way to spend time was at home surrounded by family.

Colleen is survived by her two daughters, Kristin E. Morgan Edgerly and her husband, Justin, and Michelle R. Morgan Harrison and her husband, Marc, both of Connecticut; three grandchildren, who were the light of her life—Madeline Morgan Edgerly of Boston; John “Jack” Morgan Harrison of Hudson, New York; and Charles “Charlie” J. Harrison of Boston; and her sisters, Catherine R. Smith and Lorene E. Smith of Baton Rouge.

She was predeceased by her parents, the late Edward F. Smith and C. Lenora Harper Smith of New Orleans.

Colleen had sparkling pale blue eyes and a strong, lifelong devotion to the Lord. She had a great love for people, music, and singing throughout her life. A talented soprano, she was an active leader and member of the church choir. She was a strong, independent, and kind woman and will be greatly missed.

Family and friends are invited to attend a reception on Saturday, March 21st at Waterstone on High Ridge Rd in Stamford from 2:00 - 4:00pm.

The Family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main Street, New Canaan CT 06840

For online condolences please visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com