Christina Lynn Morgan, 58, of Ottumwa died at 12:08 p.m. March 15, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
She was born September 28, 1967 in Ottumwa to David Essary and Emma Christine Goodsell. She married Jay R. Morgan March 16, 2002.
A 1986 graduate of Cardinal High School, she enjoyed selling through her eBay store. She was a member of Living Hope Bible Church. She loved crafting, painting and being creative. She took great care of her flowers in her yard as well as her two dogs, Tyson and Bella. Along with going fishing, she loved attending garage sales. She was always willing to serve and help anyone she could.
Surviving is her husband, Jay; step-father, Jim Hull; half siblings, Christal Howell, Jackie Kalar and Lisa Howell; mother-in-law, Dinah Morgan; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joe Morgan, Jennifer (Travis) Stout, Stephanie Kirkpatrick and Anna Short; along with several nieces and nephews whom she enjoyed doting over.
She was preceded in death by her mother and her brother, David Essary Jr.
At this time, services are pending at Reece Funeral Home.










