Dorothy Spruell Moore, affectionately known as Dot, was born April 26,1936, in Oak City, North Carolina to the late Amos and Arrena Spruill. Dorothy received her formal education in the Martin County School System. Dorothy was married to Earnest J. Moore, Sr., for 44 years and to their union, three children were born.
Dorothy was a stay-at-home mother and after her children were older, dedicated her life to service to others as a private housekeeper and an avid volunteer. Dorothy worked for the late Honorable Judge Edward L. Ryan, Jr. of Norfolk City Courts and his family. Dorothy gave endlessly of her time to her church, St. John’s AME Church, as a church soup kitchen volunteer. Dorothy also served St. John’s AME Church as a dedicated member of the Uptown Fellowship Group, Stewardess Board #2, and the Nannie C. Phelps Women’s Missionary Society. Dorothy also volunteered with the Norfolk Emergency Shelter Team program where she went out into the community to serve hot meals to the homeless until her health no longer allowed her to do so.
Dorothy was known for baking cakes for others and was famous for her banana pudding that many raved about. Dorothy also enjoyed flower gardening in her yard during the spring, completing word searches, jigsaw puzzles, and playing Bingo at Suburban Hall until her health no longer allowed her to drive. When she relocated to John Knox Towers, Dorothy enjoyed “managing” the puzzle room where she spent endless hours with other residents who instantly became her friends as they enjoyed completing puzzles and their Tuesday sub sandwich day and Friday crab day, which she looked forward to every week. Many of Dorothy’s completed puzzles were framed and now hang in the hallways of John Knox Towers for all to admire.
Dorothy will be remembered through her legacy, by her two daughters, Lisa (Bobby) Turner of Raleigh and Terri (Denise) Moore of Wilmington, NC, adopted daughter, Paula Portlock of Norfolk, and daughter-in-law Hazel Moore of Charlotte.
Her grandchildren who affectionately knew her as “Grand”, Dr. LaToya “Toy” S. Skinner of Cary, NC, Frankie “Tank” (Teara) Skinner, Jr. of Virginia Beach,Bobby “Tre” Turner of Raleigh, Raven Hawkins of Portsmouth, Kayla Keene of Arlington, VA, Erin (Troy) Perkins of Chesapeake, Kimberly DeMary and Dana DeMary of Charlotte, Darryl DeMary of Wilmington, NC, Jeremy Coleman of Dallas, Tranicia “Tra” Bryant of Wilmington, NC, and Ashton Bryant of Chicago.
Her great grandchildren who affectionately knew her as “GG”, Amari, Zaria and Syncere, all of Virginia Beach, Aniya of Raleigh, Seth, Zoey, Lataja, Cammie, and Cameron all of Charlotte, and Zamaryn and Zerenity both of Dallas, TX.
Her siblings Hattie Spruell, Magdalene (Gamelia) Jackson, Joyce Collier, Hazel Williams, and Louis Spruill all of Washington D.C. and Maryland, Jean Spruell, of Oak City, NC, and Johnny (Vina) Spruell of New Jersey along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was predeceased by her late by her parents, husband, Earnest J. Moore Sr., son Ernest J. Moore Jr., siblings Gertrude Taylor, Rubye Spruell, Amos Spruell Jr., L. Vina Cody, and Mary Louise Spruell, sister in-laws Pearlean Middleton and Jearlean Wright, and brother-in-laws George Moore and Curtis Moore.
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Lisa Turner says
September 24, 2024 at 12:10 pmGrand,
Girl, I sure miss you so much. My phone hasn’t rung all week and I keep looking for you to call me and chit-chat every day. This is my new reality. I wouldn’t want you to come back to this cold world anymore anyway. Thank you, God, for my Grandmother and the life, legacy, and lessons she provided me. I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you forever and a day, Grandma.
LaToya Skinner says
September 24, 2024 at 12:11 pmGirl, I sure miss you so much. My phone hasn’t rung all week and I keep looking for you to call me and chit-chat every day. This is my new reality. I wouldn’t want you to come back to this cold world anymore anyway. Thank you, God, for my Grandmother and the life, legacy, and lessons she provided me. I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you forever and a day, Grandma.
Jeff Laibstain says
September 26, 2024 at 11:55 amDear Ms. Skinner and family, we were so sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Dorothy Moore. She had been a terrific customer of ours for many years. Our deepest sympathy as our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Jeff Laibstain (Partner – Virginia Furniture Company)
Peggy M. Dixon says
September 25, 2024 at 9:03 amI call you ” Mrs. Dorothy Lee” that is what my family called you in Oak City, NC and when you moved up here on O’keefe Street and went to St. John’s AME Church I stilled called you “Mrs. Dorothy Lee”. You will be missed more than you will ever know. Praying for the entire family
Johnny Henderson says
September 27, 2024 at 9:59 amMy prayers and condolences for the family of Ms. Dorothy Moore. May God bless you and give you strength.
Cherie H Savage says
September 28, 2024 at 9:41 amPrayers and condolences for you and your family with much love ❤️
Cherie H Savage says
September 28, 2024 at 9:42 amPrayers and condolences for you and your family with much love ❤️
May God give you strength to get through.
Pastor Turner White says
September 28, 2024 at 10:23 amWe send you and your family love, thoughts, and prayers during this difficult time. May God continue to comfort and strengthen you.
With Love,
Pastor Turner J. White and James Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.
ANDREA BROWN says
September 30, 2024 at 1:03 pmSending my deepest condolences to my dear friend Toya and family! Lord knows I know how much you loved, cherished and valued your Grandma! Sending hugs your way!
ANDREA BROWN says
September 30, 2024 at 1:04 pmSending my deepest condolences to my dear friend Toya and family! Lord knows I know how much you loved, cherished and valued your Grandma!