Mildred L. Moore
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Funeral services for Mildred L. James Moore, 99, Lawrence, will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday September 27, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Lawrence. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Ada, Ohio. Mildred passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at her home.
She was born February 3, 1920 in Ada, OH, the daughter of Clyde and Nellie (Garwood) James.
Mildred, who was called Sally by close family and friends, was a homemaker known for her gracious hosting of guests and large family gatherings. Family particularly appreciated her talent for pie-baking. She was a talented seamstress who sewed her own square dance dresses and passed her sewing knowledge and skills to her daughters, granddaughter, and great-granddaughters. Sally played bridge regularly in a continuing bridge group for over 40 years.
She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Lawrence, where she attended services and Sunday school, and volunteered in the church office.
She married Roy Willis Moore on March 17, 1939 in Ada Ohio. He preceded her in death on February 20, 2004. Mildred was preceded in death also by her brothers, William (Julie) James and Lester (Elizabeth) James, and her sister, Violet James Bond.
Roy and Sally enjoyed a long, loving life together. They moved with their family six times in support of Roy’s career. In retirement, they traveled extensively to Europe, the Middle East, Hawaii, and all around the lower 48 on long road trips to visit family and for square dance events with friends.
Survivors include his two daughters, Sharon L. (William) Nichols, Rochester, MN, Ann J. (Tilden) Lerner, Corrales, NM; son, James A. Moore, Lawrence; and four grandchildren; Susan (Joseph) Phillips, Douglas (Patti) Nichols, Nicholas (Jessica) Lerner, Zachary (Stefanie) Lerner and eight great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the First United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 or Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45810, Ada, OH 45810.
My old friend “Sally”. We had some great fun square dancing and bird watching and shopping down in Branson. Those are special memories. To Ann, Jim and Sharon my sympathy in the loss of your amazing mother
My dear friend”Sally” we had lots of fun square dancing, bird watching and shopping in Branson. I cherish those special times. To Ann, Jim and Sharon my sympathy in the loss of your amazing mother.
So sorry to read of the loss of of your mother and my dear friend.Donna Landreh
To Sharon, Anne and Jim…..just wanted you to know how much “Sally” meant to Bud and I. She was such a loving person and we loved being with her, if square dancing’ or traveling or etc. We looked up to Sally and Roy and appreciated them very much as our good friends. Bud passed away a year ago, so now I am left with all the good memories of the good times we shared with the Moores. You have my sympathy and prayers.
The memories of your mother are so fresh! Thoroughly enjoyed all your family and the special relationship the Schneebergers had with all of you and your parents. My condolences through this time, know your mother and father live forever in my memories. Seems like yesterday–thank you for sharing this great lady with all of us—Jeannie Schneeberger
I so enjoyed the stories she shared with me. It was obvious her life was filled with happiness. Heaven will rejoice to have her home.
Eilene Lawrence
I will miss seeing you in Lawrence Optometric Center! Mildred was one of my favorite clients.
Susan Lomas
Sally and Roy were such good neighbors to us. She always had a smile and was so quick to laugh. They even let us live in their home for two weeks when we were between homes. They were going to be gone and were very generous to allow it. She always had stories about what was going on with her family. I am thinking about you all.
Sheryl and Rodger Henry