Naomi H. Elzey, 88

CAMBRIDGE - Naomi H. Elzey, died Saturday morning, October 3, 2009, in Chesapeake Woods Center, Cambridge. She was 88. Born March 5, 1921 in Fishing Creek, Dorchester County, she was the daughter of the late George Willie Hall and Blanche Dean Hall. Mrs. Elzey was a graduate of Hoopers Island High School, Class of 1938. In her youth, she enjoyed sports, particularly volleyball. In the early 1960's the family moved to Austin, Texas. She attended the University of Texas and had worked for an attorney during that time. After moving to Norman, Okla., she worked at the University of Oklahoma. In the 1960's she moved back to Maryland, where she worked at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. In 1970 the family returned to Cambridge. Mrs. Elzey was employed at the Eastern Shore Hospital Center in the personnel office, from where she retired in 1988. While employed there, she was very active in the MCEA, the Maryland Classified Employees Association. After retirement, she managed the Robin Hood Shop for several years. Mrs. Elzey enjoyed her family and her home. She had been an avid bowler and card player. Preceding her in death, besides her parents, was her former husband, Howard C. Elzey Sr; a son, Frederick Hall Elzey; her twin sister, Ruth J. Creighton; infant brother; and an infant great-grandson, Quincy M. Elzey. Surviving is one son, H. Clark Elzey Jr. and his wife Barbara of Hills Point, Cambridge; one grandson, Matthew C. Elzey and his wife Tracy; one great-granddaughter, Peyton Lee Elzey, all of Easton; two remaining sisters, Frances Davidson and her husband William of Cambridge, and Ella Frisch and her husband Robert of Bowie; a brother, Robert "Bobby" Hall and his wife Minnie of Fishing Creek; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, at Curran-Bromwell Funeral Home, P.A., where the family received friends one hour prior to the service. Officiating at the service was The Rev. David Stewart. Burial followed at Dorchester Memorial Park. Pallbearers were her family members. Memorial offerings may be made in Mrs. Elzey's memory to the church or charity of one's choice. To send online condolences, please visit www.curran-bromwell.com.