Mary Elizabeth Moore (Norwood)

Mary Elizabeth Moore, of Frankford, Delaware passed away on July 30, 2020, at the Harrison House in Georgetown, Delaware, at the age of 84. Mary, also known affectionately as “Liz”, was born November 30, 1935, to the late Samuel B. and Thelma E. Norwood, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the third born of 13 children. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Ralph “Benny” Norwood, Alice Fedora Jones, Grace Winston, Robert “Bobby” Norwood, Thelma “Ellen” Norwood, Charles “Plum” Norwood, Daniel “Danny” Norwood, and Christina “Tina” Green. Liz attended Hollyville School during her primary years and later attended William C. Jason Comprehensive High School in Georgetown, Delaware. Liz met the love of her life, Wabash “Bash” Moore, and they were married on June 14, 1958, at an A.M.E. Church, in Berlin, Maryland, by Reverend O. L. Molock. From her early life until retirement, Liz was not a stranger to hard work. She was employed at Sports Craft Sewing Factory in Lewes, Delaware, Townsends Inc. now known as Mountaire Farms, in Millsboro, Delaware and finally retiring from Harrison House in Georgetown, Delaware Besides being employed outside of the home, Liz thoroughly enjoyed being at home with Bash, tending to their garden, prepping the fresh catch Bash caught after a day on the boat, and being an awesome cook. Her cooking skills were not limited for her and Bash to enjoy, they often shared their home for family gathering that included many culinary delights. Liz’s passion went beyond the kitchen. She was an excellent seamstress and loved to do Word Finds. She and Bash were avid travelers. Their many journeys included, but not limited to, weekends at Camp Meeting at Pine Forge, Pennsylvania, many locations in Florida, Detroit, Michigan and Philadelphia. They even squeezed in a cruise or two. Liz was a dedicated member of the First Millsboro Seventh Day Adventist Church, in Millsboro, Delaware. She was a member of Usher Board and Community Services Department. Her cooking skills could always be found in the kitchen of the church when prepared items were needed. Liz leaves to cherish her memory, soul mate Wabash Moore; godsons, GeMarr Hatton (Desiree) of Drexel Hill, PA and DeVon Edwards of Rehoboth, DE; three sisters, Lydia Brooks (Michael) of Salisbury, MD, Marillyn Hatton (Gene) of Dover, DE and Naomi Winston of Cedar Hill, TX; one brother, Ernest Norwood (Sandra) of Douglassville, PA; one sister-in-law, Beverly Jackson of Millsboro, DE; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mary Elizabeth Moore (Norwood)

November 30, 1935 - July 30, 2020