Betty Sue Moore

Betty Sue Moore better known as "BJ" or "Betty Jean" was dawned on this earth on July 10, 1962 in Fauquier County, Virginia to the late Liza Moore and Lawrence Lambert. Betty spent most of her childhood in The Plains, Virginia where she attended schools in Fauquier County until the 11th grade. While in Fauquier County, she worked at an Upholstery Shop with her Uncle Robert “Moe” Moore. She then made her way to Manassas, VA where she worked Retail and Upholstery for a few years. Later better known as the full of life “Betty Jean” she decided to move to Washington, DC to explore the city and worked as a Lobbyist on Capitol Hill for many years while working other jobs in between in the District. While in DC, Betty became a Devoted Jehovah Witness and made sure to Study almost daily while reading her Bible. Betty would also mention that Jehovah saved her life during a very difficult time while residing in Washington, DC. Betty would make sure to show up with her Watch Towers and Bible while visiting her children when she could and made sure to leave the family with a scripture during every visit and call. She would always make sure to say “talk to you later” as she did not believe in saying “Bye”. The simple things in life made Betty beyond happy and she would cheer up at the smallest things such as a visit from her Children, Grandchildren, Family/Friends, phone calls, heartfelt cards, a frostee and Chilli from the Wendy’s by her home, and a Bowl of Great Northern Beans from her daughter Shumeka who tried her best to make them as “Uncle Hookers” beans (Brother in Law). Of course Betty would let Shumeka know those “Beans” did not always taste the same. She would say “Meek not too much salt, make them like hookers. Betty always made sure to speak her mind while giving you that side eye and head turn! Betty enjoyed conversating so much she would tell you “talk too you later” and hours later you would find yourself still talking to her. Betty enjoyed helping others and giving her last, writing poems, drawing, animals (especially her fur grandbaby Alex who she swore was a Centimeter long) and writing notes on every single sticky note she could find and posting them all over her home, and shopping down every single grocery aisle. Her mother Liza was the same exact way! She would make sure the prices were right even if it was for her neighbor. You would for sure see her zooming down Georgia Ave in her wheelchair with so many bags, you would wonder how she did it. Betty would bring home so much stuff and say “I need this, I’ll make room” and we all know it would not be room! Betty was a strong woman and never gave up. She was one of a kind that remained loved by so many. Caring was a word to describe Betty. She made sure others were taken care of before she could provide for herself. Betty had a way of making everyone feel loved and special no matter the circumstance even under the condition of her health. Betty was a lady in a wheelchair and you couldn’t tell her nothing! She would MAKE A WAY!!! Unexpectedly, Betty left us August 4, 2022 in her home in Washington, DC. Betty leaves to cherish her children; Mark Moore of Washington, DC, Barrington “Marley” Moore of Front Royal, VA, Shumeka Moore of Washington, DC, and Jonathan. One Brother James Moore (Wanda) of Front Royal, VA and two sisters, Mary Moore and Shirley Moore of Manassas, VA. One uncle, Robert “Moe” Moore. Loving playful grandchildren Nyjeria Kornegay, Kaiya Craig, Kingston Moore, Christian Kymani “Buck” Moore, Calais Kota “Kota Bear”, and Fur Grandson Alex Moore. Nephews; Osbourn Moore, Skyler Agley, William “Bill” Agley, & Caleb Sellers. Nieces; Ivory Hogan, Cierra Sellers, and Cheyenne Sellers. Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Lambert and Liza Moore, her daughter’s (Shumeka Moore) Father Gordon Long, and long-time friend of Washington, DC; Alex.

Betty Sue Moore

July 10, 1962 - August 4, 2022