1938

Julia Poplin was born on 08 Apr 1938 in Oakboro, Stanly, North Carolina, USA a child of Thomas Alexander Poplin and Sarah “Lizzie” Edwards Poplin Efrid.

1940

Julia Poplin was counted in the census on 26 Apr 1940 in Tyson, Stanly, North Carolina, USA,
as a 2-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, Thomas A Poplin; her mother, Elizabeth Poplin; and her brother, James Poplin.

1961

When she was 23, she married Jimmy Postal Morton, son of Will Morton and Nellie Hinson Morton, on 04 Jun 1961 in Stanly, North Carolina, USA.

2000

On March 6, 2000, Julia Poplin Morton was mentioned as a living daughter in the obituary of Mrs. Sarah “Lizzie” Poplin Efird.

2025

She died on 09 Mar 2025 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA.

Obituary of Julia P. Morton

CAMDEN—A celebration of life for Julia Poplin Morton, 86, will take place on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Powers Funeral Home, with a gathering of friends and family to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or a local animal shelter.

Mrs. Morton passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. Born in Oakboro, NC, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah Poplin. A Littleton Street United Methodist Church member, Julia served her community with grace and compassion.

Professionally, she thrived as a bookkeeper and accountant for various automobile dealerships, where her meticulous nature shone. Beyond her work, Julia cherished her passions for reading and gardening, but her greatest joy came from the time spent with her family.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Jimmy P. Morton, with whom she shared 64 cherished years; her daughter, Melony Dingle of Mayesville; her brother, James “Jim” Poplin of N.C.; grandchildren Will Dingle (Brittany), Julia Robinson (Greg), and Jayne Dingle (Casey); and two adored great-grandchildren. Julia was preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Morton, her brother, David Poplin, and her son-in-law, William R. Dingle Jr.

Julia Poplin Morton will be remembered for her kindness, unwavering spirit, and the love she shared with everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Memorial Service

11:00 am
Friday, March 14, 2025
Powers Funeral Home
832 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, South Carolina, United States
803-408-8711