Dorothy Moore

Laws

Dorothy Laws, age 90, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1936, to the late Thomas Russell Moore and Hattie Bradshaw Moore.

Dorothy lived a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, generosity, and faith in the Lord. She was known for her wonderful sense of humor, loving heart, and giving spirit. She had a special way of bringing laughter to those around her and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

Dorothy enjoyed gardening, sewing, playing the piano, and spending precious time with her family. She also devoted her time to volunteering for various charities, always finding ways to give back to others.

Above all, Dorothy loved the Lord. Her Christian faith was an important part of her life, and she demonstrated that faith through her kindness, compassion, and generosity. Her greatest joy and blessing was her family. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love spanning five generations.

Dorothy is survived by her loving daughter, Cynthia Laws Raby; granddaughter, Misty Lipps and husband Samuel Lipps; great-grandson, Dylan Lipps and wife Bethany Lipps; great-granddaughters, Olivia Lipps, Kaitlyn McBurney and husband Matthew McBurney, and Emma Lipps; great-great-grandsons, Oliver Faley, Daniel McBurney, Boone Sherrill, and Zachary Lipps; and great-great-granddaughter, Violet McBurney. She is also survived by her siblings, Emily Shearer, Lucy Buchanan, Billy Moore, Claude Moore, and Yvonne Moore.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her siblings, James Moore, Tommy Moore, Sammy Moore, Harriet MarieBowman, and Paul Moore.

A memorial service celebrating Dorothy’s life will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Greer-McElveen FuneralHome in Lenoir, North Carolina.

Though her family will deeply miss her laughter, loving presence, and generous heart, the memories she created and the love she sharedwill live on through generations. Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, and her love will remain forever in the hearts of thosewho knew and loved her.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

Forever loved. Never forgotten.