IRMA OAKLEY MOORING


Irma Oakley Mooring, age 95, passed away   Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Born in Nash County on January 09, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Ennis Archebal Oakley and Zilliah “Mit” Mitoria Boone Oakley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” E. Mooring; two brothers and three sisters; and daughter-in-law, Linda Mooring.

She is survived by her children, Irma Jean Griffin and husband Cicero of Rocky Mount, Guilford Boone Mooring of Nashville, and Mahalia Lancaster and husband Henry of Rocky Mount; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Saturday, February 02, 2013 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Brandon Dees and Rev. Charles Bartholomew officiating.  Burial  followed at Pineview Cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 505 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount NC 27804.