Helen Louise Croom, 77

PHILADELPHIA - Helen Louise Croom, of Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, Del. She was 77.

She was born May 19, 1930, in Kinston, N.C., to the late Fredderick Scratch and Roberta Metz Croom.

Ms. Croom worked at the Acme Poultry Plant for many years.

She was a member of the Bethel Holy Temple in Philadelphia.

Ms. Croom loved cooking, fishing and spending quality time with her family and friends.

She is survived by a niece whom she raised as her own, Renay Moore; a special friend and caregiver, Dorothy Durham of Philadelphia; one brother, James Moore of Kinston; two sisters, Hazel Dennis and her husband Richard of Baltimore, and Betty Dennis and her husband Howard of Selbyville, Del.; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and many friends.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call at noon.

Pastor Baroness Martin, Pastor Pierre Dennis and Elder Howard Dennis Jr. will officiate.

Interment will be in Zoar Golden Acres Cemetery, Bishopville, Md.