Morgan Paige Gotcher
October 8, 2021
Morgan Paige Gotcher (1997 – 2021)
Morgan Paige Gotcher of Hawthorne, Florida passed away on October 8, 2021, due to injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. She was born October 2, 1997, in Gainesville, Florida to Traci Paulling Black & William Brian Gotcher. She just started a new job as a CNA. More than anything in the world she loved being with her family and friends. Morgan was born on her Papa Russell’s birthday. She loved the beach, camping, airboats, and anything outdoors. Morgan loved all animals; she would bring home all the strays if you let her. She was in 4-H for about 6 years and loved showing her pigs and helping others.
She is survived by her parents:
Her Mother & Stepfather, Traci & Robert Black of Hawthorne
Her Father, Brian Gotcher (Kathy Cutler) of Cross Creek
Brothers: Austin Gothcer (Ally) of Fort McCoy, Cody Black of Hawthorne
Sisters: Ashley Black of Worthington Springs, Megan Garcia & Amanda Lopez of Ocala
Grandparents
Janet Russell (Grandmother - Maternal) of Waldo, Sharon Mitchell (Grandmother - Paternal) of Ocala
Tom & Ramona Gotcher (Grandfather - Paternal) of Chiefland, Maryann Black (Step Grandmother - Maternal) of Lake City. Audrey Boulware (Great Grandmother - Paternal) of Gainesville, Jerry Roberts (Papa - Great Uncle – Maternal)
She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and tons friends
She is preceded in death by Ted Paulling (Grandfather - Maternal), Ronnie Russell (Step Grandfather -Maternal), Wayne Black (Step Grandfather - Maternal), Becky and Danny Joe Russell (Aunt & Uncle - Maternal), Gail Roberts (Granny Gail – Great Aunt - Maternal), Dan & Jean Richey (Great Grandparents – Maternal), Clayton Black (Cousin - Maternal)
Crevasse's Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Gotcher Family
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Oh my Morgan, you weren't supposed to go before me or your dad/ My heart is broken and will never be the same. We love you very much. I know you're with family and will be watching over us. I just don't want to believe this is real and that you will come walking back in the door. I need to hear your voice again and to be able to hug my little girl. You will always be my little girl. This is so hard for me and the rest of the family. Not gonna say goodbye. Until we meet again. I love you with all my heart.
Love,
Mommy
Oh my Morgan, you weren’t supposed to go before me or your dad.  My heart is broken and will never be the same.  We love you very much.  I know your family and will be watching over us.  I just don’t want to believe this is real.  I need to hear your voice again.  I love you baby girl with all my heart.
Love Mommy
Morgan was my one and only granddaughter, born on her grandpa's birthday. Made him so happy. We loved her so much. Now she is with him. She was special because she was the only girl. I used to tell her she was my favorite granddaughter. She would say grandma I am your only one. I would say you aren't supposed to tell people. She would just smile. I loved her silly little laugh she had. I could go on and on. I am going to miss her so much. Morgan, you will forever and always be in my heart and thoughts and prayers. Grandma loves you.
Tracy my heart breaks for you.. I have so many great memories of Morgan I always thought she was the cutest and her southern accent..Loved being around her.. Love and prayers to you and the family.. RIP Morgan ❤️We love you
I'll never forget the first time I laid eyes on Morgan because it was like going back in time & looking at her beautiful mom as a little girl. I'm so heartbroken for Traci & family. You are all in my prayers. May God comfort you now and always.
I was an instructor at her last job in Macclenny at the State Hospital. She was such an intelligent and gentle soul. Fair winds and following seas to her from a retired US Navy Chief. She was very memorable and I offer prayers to her family.
Juan Bryant
Morgan, we love you. We will hold you close in our hearts until that time when we are all together again.
My beautiful best friend i will miss you forever, i still find my self going to text you everyday just to be reminded your not here with us anymore. I took to one thing the preacher said at your celebration  , you are not sad or in pain just everyone who loved you and who you left behind is. I find light in the fact that i know your not sad and your with your family watching over us. I still cant believe you left me ill always love and miss you forever .Â