Mrs. Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Shores, 79, devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, with her loved ones by her side. A native of Tangier Island, she was born May 9, 1940, to the late Wesley Crockett and Annie Pruitt Crockett.
Always found with open arms, a warm smile, and a chair for all who stopped by, Mrs. Shores was known for her caring and friendly nature. She especially enjoyed sitting on her swing in her front yard welcoming and entertaining friends and tourists. As a lifelong member of Swain Memorial United Methodist Church, Mrs. Shores faithfully served the Lord and was always there for those in need. Above all else, Mrs. Shores adored her family and she stopped at nothing to ensure their happiness. Her kind and cheerful spirit will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.
Survivors include her loving husband, Mitchell Curtis Shores; children, Harry Crockett and fiancé, Jacqueline Mullaney, of Chincoteague, Carla Ford and husband, James “Jimmy”, of Crisfield, Md., and Mitchell C. Shores Jr. and wife, Heather, of Montgomery, Ala.; sister, Peggy Gordy and husband, Bruce, of Tangier; grandchildren, Jamie, Beth, Wesley, Lily and Marley; great-grandchildren, Landon and Austin; and nieces, Julie and Susan.
Funeral services will be held at Swain Memorial United Methodist Church Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Nona F. Allen, Mr. Denny Crockett, and Mr. William Eskridge officiating. Interment will follow in the New Testament Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Swain Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 199, Tangier, VA 23440.
Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Homes, Onancock and Parksley.
