On August 31, 2019 at approximately 4:30 p.m., a tremendous and joyful event happened, Maryland not only met her Lord and Savior, she had a reunion with her earthly parents, siblings, husband, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Maryland loved her family. She started a family reunion that was held for 40 years; she enjoyed the fellowship of her family gathering together. Maryland was the youngest of ten children born to James Franklin Moody and Della Margaret Bright Moody. Maryland was born June 24, 1928. She was very active at Mount Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church, which she attended her entire life. She enjoyed spending time with the Lord, reading her Bible, doing her Bible crossword puzzles, and using her talents for others. Maryland sang in the church choir, taught Sunday School classes, was very active with the Women’s meetings, served on the Cemetery Committee and various other responsibilities at the church. She worked for 20 years at A. J. Schneierson’s. Even though Maryland did not have children, by being the “baby” of the family, by the time she was born she was a built-in babysitter for most of her nieces and nephews, all of which she loved dearly.
Maryland married at the age of 50 to Lee O. Lemon. At that time she learned how to drive a car and got her driver’s license. She spent 15 happy years as Lee’s wife. After his passing, Maryland stayed very busy. She worked cleaning houses for several years. She helped take care of her sister Kara, and helped look after a nephew, Mark Moody, great-niece Rachel Spoon, and three great-nephews, Joseph, Jonathan and Jacob Moody. Maryland spent many years traveling back and forth between niece Kay Moody Spoon (Ricky) and nephew Michael Moody (Anna’s) home, it was great having her live with them, she helped take care of them, as much as they took care of her.
Maryland had declined in health over the last two years. She was in and out of the hospital multiple times. We are thankful that Maryland is with her Heavenly Father and no longer in pain. Maryland leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, her church family, and dear friends. She will forever live in our memories.
Please join us on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church for Maryland’s memorial service. Immediately following will be the committal of Maryland’s remains in the cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the staff at The Coventry House in Siler City, The Laurels of Pittsboro, and Liberty Hospice for all the care and support provided to Maryland.