Margaret Moore Thames
August 20, 1914 ~ November 29, 2005
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Asheville, NC
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Asheville ~ Margaret Moore Thames, 91, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2005, at her residence.
A native of Charleston, SC., Mrs. Thames was the daughter of the late Albert and Caroline Virginia Hammond Stokes. She was preceded in death by her first husband Gerald E. Moore in 1959, Walter R. Pearson in 1993 and Gerald W. Thames in 2004. She was a charter member of the James Island Baptist Church in Charleston, SC and was a wonderful wife and mother.
She is survived by a son, Gerald E. Moore, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, SC; four daughters, Laura Bell, Margaret Moore and Barbara Crosby all of Charleston, SC., and Madeline Pinner of Asheville; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The family will gather for a graveside service 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Shepherd Memorial Park with the Rev. Phillip Emory officiating.
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I was so surprised when Margaret came back to see me in residency training after I almost let her choke to death in 1988. She was admitted after I saw her for a blocked esophagus that had to be stretched. It would have taken another week for her to get better had she waited on my plan. Margaret was always the teacher and caregiver. Having survived 3 husbands, all of whom she loved and cared for with great compassion, she was done. She died on her own terms with her life’s work complete. I’m so glad she was part of my families life.
Love,
Michael
Having raised such a wonderful daughter as Ginny Bell, I know that Mrs. Thames will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Gin and family. While we can’t be there in person, please know we are with you in Christ.
much love,
Karen Buerkle
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family during these sad times. We know you must feel wonderful knowing that you got to share the end of Margaret’s journey and be there for her. We know your heart feels good knowing that you made her happy, and when you see that tree you will say ‘Oh, how beautiful’. The memories will always be there. Thanks Be to God. We love you.
Mother, we love you very much and are going to terribly miss you. Thank you for all your love and the legacies that you left us to travel down life’s road. Nothing can replace your love you shared with everyone you met. You will alway be in our hearts and we will see you and daddy soon. Your love for us was nothing that can be replaced. Words can not express to anyone how much you meant to all of us and what you have done for all of us all through our lives. You never thought of yourself, only OTHERS. You taught us to love and most of all to love Jesus our Lord. Love you. One word sums you up, Mother and that is ‘LOVE’ Mother
Mrs Thames is a dear friend and will be greatly missed. I will cherish memories of her loving smile, kind words and hugs. She was so happy to spend her last days in the care of her lovely daughter Madeline and spouse Buddy. I remember the great trips they planned to plays, concerts, etc. She relished and treasured these times, and they both should have great satisfaction in knowing how much joy they brought to the end of her life. I am happy to know that her death was very peaceful and she will spend a glorious Christmas in the arms of the Lord. God bless you all!
Although we only met a few weeks back, you could tell just by meeting and talking with this precious lady that she had to have been a wonderful mother, wife, friend and precious saint of God. I immediately fell in love with her charm and character. Reminds me of a fine ole southern lady. It was my privilege just to have met her. Her children should count themselves blessed and cherish her memory. A very bright star has gone out. Our prayers are with you
Dear Madelaine. We all send our love and sympathy to you and Buddy and the children. I haven’t experienced losing my Mother yet. I did lose my Dad. It was so hard. But I can’t imagine being without my Mama. You will have peace in your heart because you took such good care of her and loved her. I pray God will somehow resolve this whole thing peaceably. He is still a miracle worker. May you be strengthened by His might and find comfort that you sill see her again.Melanie sends her love. Love Kay Fowler.
Margaret was a delightful lady and it was my priviledge to know and love her. She was so good to my daughter and made my granddaughter a huge bunny,fully dressed,when she was just an infant. She is 12 now and still enjoys the bunny. She was a best friend to my husbands mother. Sterling and I enjoyed our many visits with she and Gerald in Charleston. Now they are all rejoicing in Heaven together.
Madeline, I was so sadden to hear about your mother. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. How very blessed she was to have you and Buddy. I know she will be missed very much. Love you, Lisa
Nanny meant more to me than words could ever express. From the time I met her in December, 1992 untill she passed away, she was as much my grandmother as if we really had been related. She took me under her wing, as she did so many others, and with her unfailing love made me feel like no matter what, I could never dissapoint her. Even when Doug left me, Nanny didn’t leave. She was right there for me, crying right along with me and telling me no matter what, I was still hers. That’s what I’ll never forget about Nan, every time I saw her, her face would light up and she’d say, ‘Laura darling, you’re mine and you’ll always be mine.’ Nanny, I know you’ll always be my angel when things down here get too hard to bear. As I said to you the last time I saw you, ‘Nanny I know how much you love me and you’ll always be mine too.’ I thank God that no matter what I went through all these years, He gave me someone as special as Nanny to grace my life. I am a better person for having known her and I am priviledged to have been considered one of hers.
It’s hard to believe that Nanny Moore is gone, but I know she is in heaven and taking care of everything. Madeline you are just like her a care giver. As I’m writing this I am looking at her picture, just seems like yesterday she was living near UNCA. My how time has pasted. She’s in heaven giving everybody hugs and kisses. She will surely be missed.
Love, Lisa