About

Miriam Mavis Moore was born on February 8, 1932, to the late Edward and Gladys Waterman in Georgetown, Guyana. She was the fourth of twelve children. Miriam attended St. Ambrose School. After school, she met her husband, Virgil Moore, and gave birth to six children. In 1975 Miriam migrated to the United States of America, where she held several jobs. She frequently visited Guyana to be with her parents and loved ones. 

Miriam carved out a successful life for herself, her six children, and numerous grandchildren. She had her own babysitting business in which she raised multiple children on her own for over 30 years. Using the money, she earned while working, Miriam provided for her family in Guyana, and those she helped migrate to the United States. 

No matter who you were, Miriam was often extremely generous to a fault. She was quick to put money in your hands when no one was watching. Her family was her center, her joy, and she loved telling them all her life stories. Miriam’s life was focused on caring for, loving, and supporting her family. With the help of her daughter Beverly, Miriam was also able to raise her grandchildren and great-grandchildren while their parents worked.

She was well known for baking bread and cooking many delicious traditional Guyanese dishes, which she often shared with family, friends, and neighbors. Known for being a straight shooter, Miriam’s mouth had no boundaries. She was honest and direct to a fault. She was also hilarious. Her favorite things in life included the joy of watching wrestling, Soap Operas, and having her grandchildren paint her nails.