Mary J. Moore
January 15, 1932 ~ March 20, 2011
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Mary J. Moore of Alexander Rd., Leicester, died on Sunday, March 20, 2011, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was born on January 15, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Valerie James. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jim Moore, who died on December 15, 1995.
She was a member of Bell United Methodist Church, and graduated from Leicester High School in 1950.
She graduated from Memorial Mission Hospital School of Nursing in 1953, and became a member of Occupational Health Nursing in 1976. She retired from American Enka-BASF in 1992.
She is survived by a son, Bob Moore and his wife Susan; two grandsons, Robby Moore and wife Jerina of Marshall, NC, and Chris Moore and wife Mattie of Asheville, NC; special granddaughter Nikki Horn of Leicester; and two great-grandsons, J.R. and Gavin.
At Mary�s request, a graveside service will be at Bell United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. The Reverends Robert James and Gerald Sprinkle will officiate.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Memorials may be made to the Bell United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 581, Leicester, NC 28748, and/or to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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I am thinking of you all during this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Angela & Luke
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Mary was a wonderful woman. She always had a kind word and a loving heart. Love all, Shelly and Michael Pruett
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you. Aunt Mary will be missed.
Mary was a little older than we were and we always looked to her for advice and help. We were cousins but we loved her like a sister. We will miss her, but we can look forward to meeting her again when we all get to Heaven!
I have so many wonderful memories growing up of Mary and of course Jim, I will always cherish them. I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
I worked with Mary many years ago at the clinic at American Enka. She was such a beautiful and kind person…so helpful. I know you will miss her dearly but she is in a better place now in heaven.
Bobby & Susan,
We are truly saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. Both she and Jim were kind and considerate neighbors whom we enjoyed living near and seeing often. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May God Bless you,
dear susan & bob
my prayers and thoughts are with you
thinking of you
katherine
Bobby & Susie, Sorry for your lost Mary was a good person and well be missed by all Poster and my self though a lot of your Mom and Dad Mary Is In a better place then we are My prays goes out to you and the hold family God bless you all Linda Branch (Ledford)
Bobby & Susan,
We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers are with all of you.
Bobby I’m so sorry about your Mom I know you all well miss her I well keep you all In my prays
Carl & Ester Johnson
Moore Family: I spent 3 wonderful years with Mary when we were in Mem. Mission Hospital School of Nursing, in the same class. She never failed to be a sweet & kind person, & I know your hearts are breaking.
The Moore Family,
Wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish but have everlasting life. Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. – Rick & Susan Price
My deepest sympathy goes to all of Mrs. Moore’s family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort during your time of mourning.
Bobby,Sorry I didn’t know about your mom passing away until after the service, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. your parents were two special people to everyone who knew them.