Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Moseley, Lucy Harris February 14, 1998
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Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Thursday, February 19, 1998 
Lucy Harris Moseley, 90, formerly of the 2600 block of Corprew Ave., died Feb.
14, 1998.

The daughter of Andrew Thaddeus Harris Sr. and Hardenia Johnson Harris, she was
born June 21, 1907, in Hanover County, Va. She attended school in Hanover for
her primary education and then attended Hartshorn Memorial College in Richmond
for her high school education. She attended Virginia Union University in
Richmond and earned her bachelor of arts degree in 1931. Later, she earned her
master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Her first teaching job was at Rich Square Institute in Rich Square, N.C. She
taught there one year, 1933-34. On Oct. 20, 1934, she married Wendell Thurston
Moseley. They were married for 58 years until his death Friday, Jan. 22, 1993.
They lived in Charlottesville, Va., until the war occurred and then they moved
to Norfolk. In the mid 1940s, Lucy started teaching elementary school in the
Norfolk Public School System. Her longest tenure was at Bowling Park Elementary
School, teaching the upper grades. Her retirement became effective Aug. 1, 1972.

When Lucy and Wendell moved to Norfolk, she became a member of the First United
Presbyterian Church and faithfully supported her church. The usher board was an
important aspect of Lucy's service in her later years.

Lucy Moseley, a golden soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., was an active
member of Iota Omega Chapter, Norfolk. She pledged Alpha Eta Chapter, Virginia
Union University in 1930. In her early years, she enjoyed attending the
conferences.

Although quiet and reserved, Lucy was friendly, kind, loyal and active. Bridge
was one of her favorite activities. A wonderful cook and hostess, Lucy enjoyed
entertaining in her home. A member of many social clubs, she served in many
positions and never failed in any of her responsibilities.

She is survived by her son, Wendell T. Moseley Jr. of Washington, D.C.; her
daughter, Ernestine M. Glenn and son-in-law, Paul Glenn of Yonkers; nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.

A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in First United Presbyterian
Church, Norfolk, by the Rev. Ditawa Nianda. Burial will be in the family plot in
Calvary Cemetery . There will be a wake at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. The
Alpa Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will come at 7 p.m. Family and friends will
assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday for the procession to the church. 

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