Bertha M. Moore

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to the Bertha Moore Memorial Fund. Donations can be made at any Wells Fargo bank location (Bertha Moore Memorial Fund)or via Zelle (Email: BerthaMooreMemorial@gmail.com. Born in Baltimore, MD on June 23, 1949, to George Montague and Bertha R. Lewis, Bertha weighed only one pound when she was born. The nurses fed her by an eyedropper and carried her around on a pillow. She was the youngest of seven children. Bertha attended a vocational technical high school, and graduated with skills as a seamstress. In 1970, Bertha married Andrew G. Boswell (deceased), and in 1971, had her first child, Yolanda. Bertha and Andrew divorced shortly after. In 1973, Bertha had a son, George. Although a single mother, Bertha had the loving support and help of her mother, siblings, and family. Bertha eventually returned to college, and obtained her LPN (nursing) degree, and took a position with Catholic Charities-Francis X Gallagher. Bertha loved helping people, and treated her clients very much like her family. Bertha retired in 2015, from the organization. Bertha met and married her current husband, Frederick W. Moore, on September 7, 1991. They celebrated 28 years of marriage just this past September. Bertha was an active member in her church. Allen A.M.E., until she was unable to attend due to illness. Bertha served as the President of the Usher Board for Allen. Bertha believed in helping others, and enjoying sewing, shopping, and cooking for her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Bertha was preceded in death by her mother, father, eldest sister, two brothers, and grandson, Marcus. Bertha is survived by: her husband, Mr. Frederick Moore, Sr.; five children, Ms. Yolanda Laury, Mr. George Boswell, Sr. (Michelle), Mr. Stuart Moore, Sr. (Michelle), Mr. Frederick Moore, Jr. (Sandra) and Ms. Iyashayae Moore; fourteen grandchildren, DeJuan, George, Jr., Dominique, Stuart, Jr., Brandon, Brittany, DeAndre, Devonte, Jayson, Jayda, Jenna, Nathaniel, Michael, and Sevyn; three siblings, Mrs. Rosie Williams, Mr. Joe Lewis (Gladys) and Presiding Elder Ernest L. Montague, Sr. (Irene); and a host of great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and loving friends.

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Bertha M. Moore

June 23, 1949 - October 25, 2019