Lifelong Moorestonian Genevieve Worrell Dies at 92

Genevieve V. Worrell (nee Long), 92, passed away quietly on Oct. 13 at Lutheran Home at Moorestown.

Jenny, as she was known, spent her whole life in Moorestown. She was born on Jan. 23, 1920, and was the eldest child of Laura and Zack Long (Moorestown). Jenny was married to Franklin (Jim) L. Worrell, born in Medford. The two resided in Moorestown after their marriage.

She is survived by her two sons, Richard F. Sr. and Robert J. and his wife Carol, both of Moorestown, and her brother John Long (widower of Mary) of Bristol. She also leaves behind her three cherished grandchildren: Richard F. Jr. and his wife Heather; James J. and his wife Christine; and Kimberly Anna. She is survived by a great-grandson, four great-granddaughters, one great-great-granddaughter, and two nieces and their families, all of whom she loved very much.

In years past, Genevieve was a member of the Moorestown Democrat Club and served as a county committeewoman as well, a member of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the Moorestown Fire Department, and a senior regent of the Women of the Moose in Mount Holly. She worked for American Stores (Acme) and McGuire’s Gift Shop, when both were on Main Street, and as a poll worker for the Burlington County Board of Elections. For a short time following the death of her husband, she volunteered at the South Valley Elementary School library.

A viewing for Genevieve will be held from 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Lewis Funeral Home, 78 E. Main St., Moorestown, with a funeral service to follow at 10 a.m. Interment at the Junior Mechanics Cemetery in Tabernacle.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that a donation in Genevieve’s name be made to the Moorestown First Aid and Emergency Squad. Condolences may be left at www.lewisfuneralhomemoorestown.com.

Courtesy of Lewis Funeral Home

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