Smithfield – Dorothy Mae Adams Moore, age 81, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, in Laurel's Forest Glen nursing facility. Born, March 1, 1941, in Johnston County, she was a daughter of the late Alton and Betty Adams. She is preceded in death by her husband Jesse Moore, son, Brad Moore and brother, Bruce Adams. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family and spending time with her grandkids. She also enjoyed her cats, working in her flower gardens and taking care of her fig tree and pecan trees. She will be missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home in Selma with Pastor Rodney Pearce officiating. The entombment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park in Clayton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.

She is survived by her son, George Moore of Smithfield, brother, Steve Adams of Erwin; sisters; Arlinda Garner and Patty Adams of Garner; grandchildren, Isaac and Braeden Moore.