Moore, Mildred – 1915-2009

MOORE, RICKMAN, BUTLER

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 5/28/2009 at 14:38:19

Funeral services for Mildred “Billie” Moore of Newton will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, who has been entrusted with the arrangements. A visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are being designated to Hospice of Jasper County; First United Methodist Church; Jasper County Retired Citizens; or to the charity of donor’s choice.
Mildred E. “Billie” Moore, 93, the daughter of Marton Clay and Roma (Rickman) Butler, was born on Dec. 10, 1915, in Newton. A lifelong resident of the Newton area, she graduated from the Newton Senior High School, class of 1932.
On April 14, 1934, Billie was united in marriage with Riley William Moore in Ottumwa. She was employed by the Vernon Company, retiring after 36 years. Billie had devoted her life to her husband, family and friends, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, crocheting, gardening and the Christmas Sharing in Quitman, Texas. She also was active in R.S.V.P., Jasper County Senior Citizens and Ikettes.
Billie died on Saturday morning, May 23, 2009, in the Monarch Wing of Skiff Medical Center in Newton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Riley on Feb. 7, 1992; her son, Larry W. Moore in April 2002; three sisters; and three brothers.
Those left to honor Billie’s memory include her daughter-in-law, Beth Moore of Quitman, Texas; her grandson, Sean (Christy) Moore; granddaughter, Kimberlee Moore; her great-grandchildren, Chance, Laci and Devin; a brother-in-law, Duane Moore of Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister-in-law, Helen Moore of Ottumwa; many nieces and nephews; and her many great friends.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pencefh.com.
Source: Newton Daily News; Tuesday, May 26, 2009