Ocean City Mourns Loss Of Former School Board Member, Advocate

OCEAN CITY, NJ — "Heaven has gained a shining star."

Those were the words of Ocean City Board of Education member Cecilia Gallelli-Keyes as she spoke of Suzanne Morgan, a former school board member and advocate for the community. Morgan died Jan. 2 at 53.

"Suzanne was a former board member for the Ocean City School District, a mental health advocate, a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, a former booster president for the OCHS TV Media program, a dance mom and much more," her obituary reads.

Morgan left behind three daughters, who will "continue to reflect Sue's personality, her fight for righteousness, equality and the betterment of all people," Gallelli-Keyes said.

A GoFundMe was created to support the Morgan family. As of Friday evening, it had nearly reached its $20,000 goal.

"Everything Sue touched was left better than it was found," the GoFundMe reads. "She is now the sunrise and the sunset. She is now our favorite song on the radio, she is now the crisp morning air and the raindrop on your cheek."

Morgan was bright and courageous, and did not beat around the bush, Gallelli-Keyes said. She was an exceptional mother, a great friend to many and had a very contagious smile, Gallelli-Keyes said.

"We, the Ocean City school board and district, want to thank her for her wisdom and her insightfulness that she gave to the school board and this community," Gallelli-Keyes said.