COMORA C. MOTLEY

COMORA C. MOTLEY obituary

COMORA C. MOTLEY

COMORA MOTLEY Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 5, 2010.
COMORA C. MOTLEY was born September 11, 1939 in Henderson, North Carolina, and passed away June 2, 2010. She was the older of two children of Bernard and Dorothy Carter. Comora grew up in Richmond, VA and graduated from Maggie Walker High School. After high school, she graduated from Morgan State College in Baltimore, MD, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree. Comora continued her education and later received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee School of Social Work in Memphis. While Comora grew up in Richmond, she also lived in Washington, DC., New York City, and spent most of her adult life in Memphis, TN. On June 10, 1961, Comora married Dr. Thomas E. Motley. To this union, two children were born, Dr. Thomas E. Motley, Jr. and Dr. Todd Seth Motley. She later began working for Methodist University as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Comora was a devoted member of Holy Trinty Episcopal Church. She was also a member of The Girlfriends, Inc., The Moles, Inc., and The Red Hat Society. Comora loved and cherished her family dearly. She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Thomas E. Motley; her two sons, Dr. Thomas E. Motley, Jr. and Dr. Todd Seth Motley; a daughter-in-law, Dr. Ann Marie Motley; three grandchildren, Chelsie, Madison, and Seth; her mother, Dorothy Carter; one brother, Bernard Carter, Jr., Vanessa Beasley; fiancee’ of Dr. Thomas E. Motley, Jr., and other relatives and friends. Comora touched many lives. She will be greatly missed by all who had an opportunity to know her. Friends and family are invited to attend the viewing on Monday, June 7 from 6-8 p.m. at R.S. Lewis Funeral Home and funeral services will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 3745 Kimball Avenue, Memphis, TN, on Tuesday, June 8 at 11 a.m. The burial will follow in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Memphis Union Mission and Emmanuel Episcopal Center. Services provided by: R. S. Lewis Funeral Home (901)526-3264

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June 18, 2010

Andrea Morrow-Johnson posted to the memorial.

June 15, 2010

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June 15, 2010

Gail Murphy-Pike posted to the memorial.

Andrea Morrow-Johnson

June 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Andrea (Cookie) Morrow Johnson and Bernice S. Morrow

June 15, 2010

" May God give you peace in knowing your never ALONE. He's always THERE" My prayers are with you all. CLAUDIA BRYANT

Gail Murphy-Pike

June 15, 2010

I had the opportunity to speak with Comora on many occasions during my years working with Methodist University Centracom. She was always the one with the answers and a pleasure to work with. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with all of her friends and family.
Gail @ LeBonheur PediFlite Memphis, TN

Deloris Allen

June 14, 2010

May GOD's comfort and healing hands be with you in this time of beaverment. Mrs. Motley was a beauriful woman who loved her family dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
DeLoris Allen, Mphs, TN

Linnie Neely

June 11, 2010

Condolences to the Motley family. Our prayers are with you!

Brenda Dennis, Administrative Director of Critical Care and Clinical Services

June 11, 2010

Drs. Todd and Ann Marie Motely our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family doing this difficult time. May God continue to carry you at this time.

Edgar Guess

June 9, 2010

Dear Tom:
I just heard of your loss. We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family. We will miss her as your constant
companion. You and Comora have always been special to me even though we didn't talk to often it was so much fun when we did.
Edgar and Michiko Guess

Bill Merritt

June 9, 2010

Tom,

I'm so sorry about Comora. I'm sure that she is resting in peace.

June 9, 2010

My sincere condolences to the Motley family. Ms. Comora was my supervisor several years ago at Midtown Mental Health Center. She was a very classy lady. My prayers are with you and your famiy at this time. God Bless.
Vickie Norman ( Memphis, TN.)

Yvonne Brown/France

June 9, 2010

Keep strong in your faith during these difficult times.
May the happy memories of your love one sustain for years to come.

Marilyn and Danny Drew

June 8, 2010

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

June 8, 2010

My God continue to shower blessings upon the Motley and Carter family during this difficult time. Comora and I were classmates at Morgan State College(University),Class of 1961.

Sincerely, Dolores Simmons Greene

Betty Campbell

June 8, 2010

Dr.Motley, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God Bless You. 5B Tower

Lett Proctor

June 8, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Motley and Carter families on your great loss.

Lett Proctotr

Dorothy Mangum

June 7, 2010

Dr.Tom, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

June 7, 2010

To Dr. Motley and Dr. Ann Marie, our sympathy are with each of you, May God bless you and your family, on the loss of your love one, we the 5 tower staff are praying for you and your family.

Vickie Swift and 5 Tower Staff
Methodist University Hospital.

June 7, 2010

How deeply saddened we are to hear of the loss of our dear cousin Camora. Whenever life brought us together it was as though we had just seen each other, yesterday. May God bless you Tom,the boys and Mother Dorothy, with his comforting grace. We extend sincere
condolences. Thelma Upperman Cook and Carolyn Upperman Clark

June 7, 2010

Thomas E. Motley, Sr., M.D.; Melanie and I send you our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your wife Comora. As a medical school classmate, it meant that Comora was also a classmate and she will most surely be missed. Do not despair. And know that she is in a better place and that her spirit continues watching over you and your family.
Roland (Juicy) & Melanie Jefferson, HUCM class of '65

Joanna McLaughlin

June 7, 2010

I knew Comora from our childhood years. Later, as members of the Charmerettes social club and members of our high school class, I was impressed by her liveliness and her interest in others. My husband Ellis and I extend sincere condolences to all the family.

June 7, 2010

To Dr. Motley Sr, and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Scott McDermott (Memphis, TN)

ANNE CLARK

June 7, 2010

WE ARE OLD FRIENDS WITH A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES GROWING UP IN BROOKFIELD GARDENS.MY HEART GOES OUT TO HER MOM. MAY GOD HEAL HER HEART WITH HAPPY MEMORIES.

Foster Wilkins

June 7, 2010

Condolences to the Motley family. I worked with Mrs. Comora from time to time. She was always kind to me. She will be missed.

D'Orsay and Kathy Bryant

June 7, 2010

To the Family
We were deeply saddened to hear of Comora's passing. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With caring and concern,

D'Orsay and Kathy Bryant

Eileen Thomas

June 7, 2010

To Dr. Thomas Motley, Sr. & Family

Dr. Motley, you and your family are in my heartfelt prayers. I would like to send my condolences out to you and your family.

May God bless and give you strength & comfort.

Larry, Vanessa and Brittany Brown

June 7, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

M.L. Walker H.S. Richmond, VA

Frank Brown

June 7, 2010

To The Family
As you share this time of sorrow as a family, may you draw Strength and Hope from one another remembering the good times and joy you shared in your life together. We will miss her greatly.
For THE CLASS OF 1957 MAGGIE L WALKER H. S. Richmond, VA.

MARIAH CATRON

June 7, 2010

TO DR. T. MOTLEY, SR, DR. A. M. MOTLEY & FAMILY, DEBRA JOHNSON, MARIAH CATRON & SHIRLEY LYLES FROM 4 THOMAS METHODIST EXTENDED CARE, WOULD LIKE TO GIVE TO YOU OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES REGARDING YOUR LOVED ONE. PLEASE BE BLESSED IN KNOWING THAT YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS!

Lola Bailey

June 7, 2010

May time and grief pass swiftly...may memories last forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lola Bailey (Tacoma, Wa.)

Herbert Southall

June 7, 2010

Comora and I were friends from childhood through high school. As we all went our separate ways and the distances kept us apart, we had recently reconnected a few years ago and I am thankful for that opportunity. Her friends and classmates at MLW High had the priviledge of knowing such a wonderful and caring person. We will miss her greatly. Herbert Southall, MLW Class of '56

Linda La Rue Jamison & Family

June 6, 2010

To Dr. Thomas Motley, Sr. & Family-

Mrs. Motley was indeed a gracious lady and beautiful spirit. We met during my early years at WLOK. It is my prayer that God will grant you strength during this difficult period.

May you soon celebrate fond memories; and find healing in the love of friends.

Faye Owens

June 6, 2010

Motley, you and your family are in my prayers. Comora was a caring, outgoing and friendly person. She was quite a girl. My memories of her are the times we enjoyed the Girl Friends and Moles's Conclaves.

May God, bless and keep you and yours.

Girl Friend and Mole Faye Owens

June 6, 2010

I have known Mrs. Motley all my life and this is such a loss to all of us. My sympathies are with Dr. Motley, Thomas, and Todd. May God bless and keep you all.

Romona Hawkins-Miller (Kirkwood, MO)

8 Tower Methodist University Hospital

June 6, 2010

We, the staff of 8 Tower (Methodist University) would like to send our heartfelt condolences out to Dr. Thomas Motley Sr. and Dr.Ann Marie on the loss of your loved one. Please know you have the prayers and sympathy of all of us...much love to you & your families.

June 6, 2010

To know her was to love her, our special friend and neighbor Comora C.
Motley. Our thoughts and sincerest prayers are with you and yours. May you find comfort in knowing others share your loss.

Lawrence & Shirley Logan,Richmond,VA.

Cynthia Brown

June 6, 2010

Comora and I became friends at an early age when he lived in my neighborhood. As teens we belonged to a young ladies social organization called "The Charmerettes". This group stayed together until we all graduated from High School and continued on to college. I offer my deepest condolences to the Motley family. I know she will be missed, but remember she is still with us all in spirit.

Michelle Payne

June 6, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Anthony, Myra, and Myron

June 6, 2010

I had the honor of working with Comora at Mehtodist Behavior Health; she was one of the nicest people to be around and she so loved her family. The Parker family offers the Motley family our deepest condolences.

VeEster Brooks

June 6, 2010

GOD has picked another beautiful flower for HIS garden.My family and I are in prayer for your strength and comfort during your time of bereavement.Remember the good times.Hold onto GOD'S HAND.PRECIOUS MEMORIES HOW THEY LINGER

Herman Ambrose

June 5, 2010

Our prays goes out to Dr. Motley and his family in a time of sorrow. Comora will be missed.

Harvey Spurlock

June 5, 2010

Though we regret not being able to attend the services, know that we share your sorrow and send our prayers.

Curtis Thompson

June 5, 2010

When Curtis and I saw the notice our hearts went out to you and your family. We want you and Dr. Todd to know that you have our prays. I know that is enought for you, and him both. Because of you both have great faith. Cu

Carolyn Weaver

June 5, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Sharland Reed

June 5, 2010

I met Comora in the late 70's at a Black Social Workers conference in San Francisco, CA. We became best friends and referred to each other as sisters. To me, she's family and I'll forever miss her and the joy she added to my life.
I can not believe she's gone. She left us much too soon. May the family find comfort in knowing so many of us loved her and share their grief. May she rest in peace.

Steven Killebrew

June 5, 2010

A beautiful lovely lady friend whom I had the pleasure to meet and know years ago (I formerly resided in Memphis '80s) when she consulted me for professional landscape advices. She loved flowering things. May she rest in peace and be among flowers.

Carl T. Jackson

June 5, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John W Herrington

June 5, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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