Hattie Mae Moore

Hattie Mae Moore, age 101, of Delmar, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Friday, February 22, 2008. She was born July 20, 1906 in Wilmington, Delaware, a daughter of the late Suel and Minnie (O’Neal) Smith. She was a homemaker and worked many years vaccinating chickens with Richard Figgs. She was a lifetime, active member of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Delmar, an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Delmar Fire Department for over 61 years, a lifetime member of the Delmar VFW, Post 8276, Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the M.A.C. Senior Center. She volunteered for many years at Chancellor Care Center in Delmar, where she helped to care for the residents. She was honored to be awarded the Delmar Citizen of the Year Award, the Jefferson Award, recognizing local people for their dedication to the community and volunteer work, and in September 2006 was inducted into the Delmar Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Hall of Recognition. She loved sports, and was an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. On August 30, 2007 she had the distinct privilege of throwing the first pitch at the Orioles game in front of her many family members, fire department and church members that were in attendance. She was also a huge fan of Delmar High School sports and rarely missed a home game. She will be remembered most for her concern for others, always putting family, friends and her community first. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Bowden of Delmar and Barbara O’Neal of San Antonio, Texas; 18 beloved grandchildren, Richard Moore, Terry Moore, Wayne Moore, Jerry Moore, Barry Moore, Debra Hastings, Donna Figgs, Edward Ralph, Linda Budd, Susan Elliott, Kenneth Ralph, Karen Bradley, Kevin Ralph, Scott Ralph, Kathy Cemper, Tina Angier, Brenda Corbitt and Douglas O’Neal; 36 great grandchildren; and 23 great-great grandchildren; and a niece, Carolyn Collier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Moore; a son, G. Richard Moore, who passed on February 18, 2008; 2 grandsons, Jimmy Moore and Teddy Moore; a sister, Erma Dutton; and a brother, Earl Smith. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 from 7:00 to 8:30 at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street in Delmar. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Delmar, where family and friends may call from 12:00 to 1:00. She will be laid to rest with her husband in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Seaford. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 101 E. State Street, Delmar, DE 19940, Delmar Fire Department, P.O. Box 143, Delmar, DE 19940, or to Delmar Jr./Sr. High School Athletic Department, c/o David Hearn, 200 N. 8th Street, Delmar, DE 19940. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Hattie Mae Moore

July 20, 1906 - February 22, 2008