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Oral history.; Born to Denton and Odelier Jones Sr. on June 8, 1926, Odelier Morgan began her life on a plantation in Bolivar County, Mississippi, one of twelve children. She and her family were sharecroppers, and her parents also did day work to supplement their meager incomes. The children attended school at a local church through eighth grade. After completing the eighth grade, Ms. Morgan stayed at home helping her family make a living. In 1958, Ms. Morgan began working at Delta State University in the laundry, making $19 a week. She has worked at Delta State University for forty-two years at this writing. Ms. Morgan enjoys attending her church and being active in its affairs.