LaWanda Joanne Gorton Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of LaWanda Joanne Gorton (Ottawa, Kansas), who passed away on March 14, 2024, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, George Lyle and Sarah Marie Enyart (Flory); her husband Garry Gorton; and her sisters, Marylou Lou Laughlin and Betty Harlow.

She is survived by : her great grandchild Skyler Gorton; and her sons, Chris Gorton (Jane) of Emporia, Brent Gorton (Christy) of Princeton, Craig Gorton of Ottawa and Brian Gorton (Tammy) of Pomona. She is also survived by ten grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Westminster Presbyterian Church c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.