Wedith G. Moore age 91, of Dolliver St. Glenville, West Virginia, departed this life at 7:23 a.m. Monday October 12, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg follow a short illness.
Born March 24, 1918 in Gilmer County she was the daughter of the late Luther and Maude Bosworth Greenleaf.
Mrs. Moore was a graduate of Sand Fork High School class of 1936. She was also a graduate of Glenville State College class of 1948, where she received a 4 year teaching degree. She retired from the Gilmer County public school system with 34 ½ years of teaching experience. Wedith enjoyed canning foods and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
On March 23, 1946 she was united in marriage to Albert S. Moore who preceded her in death on July 26, of this year. Albert and Wedith enjoyed 63 wonderful years of marriage together.
Wedith is survived by 2 grandsons, Scott Cozzens and wife Shawna of Vincent Ohio, and Jeff Cozzens and wife Terri of Florence SC.; 3 great-grandchildren, Kristin, Kathlyn, and Anna Cozzens all of Vincent Ohio.
Along with several nieces, nephews and cousins, Wedith is also survived by lifetime friend Tom Moore (cousin) of Glenville; 1 son-in-law Bob Cozzens of Belpre Ohio; 1 brother-in-law George Belknap of Cedarville.
Wedith was the last surviving member of her immediate family, being preceded in death by Barbara Kirby Cozzens, a niece who she raised as a daughter. She was also preceded by 1 brother, Arden Greenleaf, and 2 sisters, Hazel Belknap and Edith Riffle (who was her twin sister).
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday October 16, 2009 at the Ellyson Mortuary Inc. Glenville with Pastor Bryan Groves officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedarville Cemetery.
Friends may call Thursday at the Mortuary from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Ellyson Mortuary Inc. is assisting the family of Wedith Moore with arrangements.
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