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Mary Hall Obituary

Mary Ruth Moorefield Hall
March 2, 1934- September 26, 2013
Raleigh
Mary Ruth Moorefield Hall, 79, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2013, her 60th wedding anniversary. A funeral service will be held at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Raleigh on Saturday, September 28th at 3:00 p.m.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Thomas E. Hall; brother, David Moorefield of Greensboro; daughter, Mary E. Hall and husband David Cole of Apex; daughter, Virginia Sherwood and husband Steve of Wake Forest; son, David Hall and wife Cindy Lookabill-Hall of SC; son-in-law, Mike Gupton and wife Sherry of Raleigh; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Martha Gupton and her grandson Michael Leigh Gupton, Jr.
Mary Ruth was born March 2, 1934, the daughter of the late John and Georgia Moorefield of Greensboro, NC. She was a loving wife and mother, and a friend to all who met her. The family would like to offer special thanks the staff of Rex Cancer Center in Raleigh, Hospice of Wake County and the loving care of so many friends during the past three years of chemotherapy.
Every stranger she met became a friend and whenever a friend needed comfort, she was there with a homemade dinner and a kind word.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Pleasant Grove Methodist Church , 4415 Pleasant Grove Church Road, Raleigh, NC 27613.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Observer from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2013.

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September 30, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of need.

BHarris - Atlanta, GA

Rebecca Hall

September 29, 2013

Elgie. .what a beatify family you and Mary raised and nurtured. god knew what he was doing when he blessed you both with 4 ,I always secretly envied you but Roger and I would not have handled it as well as you two How fitting that you got to celebrate your 60 years Roger and I made it to 50 years. But the best is yet to come. Love and Blessings Becky

Judy Peede

September 27, 2013

Mary Ruth was my wonderful role model of a Christian wife, mother, and friend. I have been praying for her and the family for some time. I am thankful to know that Mary Ruth is in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Blessings to the family

Jeanette Haynes

September 27, 2013

Mary Ruth has been an important part of my life for many years, and I will miss her. My heart and prayers go out to the family.

Ray and Pat Emery and family

September 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you feel the embrace of Gods comforting arms around you.

September 27, 2013

May you feel each and every prayer being lifted for you. We will truly miss our neighbor at the beach. Keep the precious memories alive in your heart eternally....
Love and prayers,
Raylon Jr., Jenny, Parker and Callie Wood
Four Oaks, NC

Terry & Beth Sawyers

September 27, 2013

We loved and will miss Mary Ruth more than words can express.

Raylon & Judy Wood

September 27, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family. She was a true friend from the first time we met at the beach places at Sneads Ferry, NC.

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