Winifred Louise Roop Moran, 80, of Hollywood, MD died September 18, 2008 at home after a brief cancer illness. She was born December 15, 1927, in Carroll County, MD.

She was the daughter of the late Ralph G. Roop and Grace Engler Roop of New Windsor, MD and the wife of Earl Joseph Moran who died in January 2006.

Winnie grew up on the family dairy farm, Carroll Farms Dairy, in New Windsor and later raised her family on Nev-R-Dun farm near Pleasant Valley until 1963, when they moved to Cuckold Creek in St. Mary's County.

She enjoyed working with children in 4-H and as a substitute teacher. During her earlier years she was a member of the Edgewood Brethren Church and Westminster Church of the Brethren. As an avid parishioner of the Hollywood United Methodist Church, she was a Happy Hearts and daycare volunteer. She loved genealogy, scrabble, fishing, traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was also an active member in the Republican Women's organization.

Winifred is survived by her children, Sandra Martin of Manchester, Terry Farman of Port Republic, Ralph Moran of Hollywood, Gloria Adams of Westminster, and Cecilia Murphy of Lusby.

Also surviving are twelve grandchildren; Deborah Gorman, Eric Martin, Shannon Kwiatkoski, Ryan Welch, Mike Welch, Lauren Moran, William Moran, Jessica Adams, Ritchie Murphy, Wesley Murphy, Kenny Murphy, and Beth Smith; and nine great-grandchildren: Brandon & Rachael Gorman, Ty & Mia Kwiatkowski, Zachary Welch, Jetta & Aidan Murphy, and Mykenzie & Mallorie Smith. She is also survived by three brothers: Rauland, Gary, and Dan Roop, all of New Windsor, Maryland.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 from 5-8:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at the Hollywood United Methodist Church in Hollywood, MD with Reverend Sheldon Reese officiating. Inurnment will be at Pipe's Creek Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hollywood United Methodist Church, 24422 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood, MD 20636, the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636, or Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD 20650.