Thelma J. Moore

Thelma J. Moore, Milford, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home, she was 86. Mrs. Moore was born to the late Charles and Ethel Griffith.

After graduating from Felton High School in 1957, Mrs. Moore married Ralph E. Moore. She soon started work at Playtex for 51 years, 1959-2010, where she retired as an inspector.

Mrs. Moore was a very honest, kind and generous person. She loved her family, helping raise 3 generations, showing unconditional love and affection to each one. Always honest no matter what, but always there to support her family. Mrs. Moore was the woman to go to for the latest happenings in the neighborhood and on Facebook. Always on the lookout for a good recipe or cute dog videos. Mrs. Moore loved many things especially her dogs, traveling, Nascar, and riding on a motorcycle trike. She traveled to 19 states around the U.S., but her home was always Delaware. She was passionate about the things she enjoyed especially when she watched Nascar, you could always tell if her favorite team was in the lead. She also enjoyed playing games such as, candy crush and bubble blasters, crocheting Afghans, blankets, and pot holders. She also enjoyed watching her daily soap operas every weekday.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Moore is preceded in passing by her husband, Ralph E. Moore; sister, Shirley Hurd; and brother, Joe Griffith, in Heaven.

Mrs. Moore is survived by her great nieces; Emily Townson and Shelby Hurd, great-great nieces, Sarah Grady, Brittany Grady, and Mackenzie Grady; and extended family and friends.

A funeral service will take place on Friday, November 13, 2026 at the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home, 15522 S. DuPont Hwy., Harrington at 1 PM. A visitation will take place one hour prior starting at 12 Noon. Interment will follow the service at Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington, DE.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home.