On Friday afternoon, December 22, 2017, Elsie Inez Walker Moore, went Home to Glory. She passed away peacefully in the Seasons Unit at the Suites at Cypress Pond surrounded by family, friends and caretakers.
Mrs. Moore was born on July 12, 1925 to James and Cleo Walker. Her father was the Sheriff of Tift County from 1933 until 1948. Elsie was their fourth child and only daughter. She would be followed by three more brothers.
Throughout her life, the closeness of her family was well-known as was their faith and dedication to the Lord. Her heartfelt prayers were considered a special gift from those she encountered in her daily life.
Her services will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of the service. Elsie's grandson, Jeremy Moore and Elder Billy Mullis will preside at the service. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery at the site of her husband's resting place with Elder Philip Nichols presiding.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Moore, Eli Roberts, Bobby Jones, Jonathan Walker, Roger Walker, David Clements, David Ray, Jimmy Walker and Lamar Walker. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff and residents of Cypress Pond and members of Hickory Springs Primitive Baptist Church.
Loved ones preceding her in death are her husband, Elder C. O. Moore, Jr., who died in 2007; her parents, James and Cleo Walker; her brothers, James M. Walker Jr. and his wife Louise, Julian W. Walker and his wife Roselyn, Eston Walker and his wife Bobbie, Roger Walker, Ray Walker and Bobby Walker.
Mrs. Moore was a member of Hickory Springs Primitive Baptist Church, where her husband was pastor for many years. Mrs. Moore could play the piano beautifully and often played for church services and for the residents of Cypress Pond.
In addition to being a pastor's wife and mother of three children, Mrs. Moore enjoyed teaching kindergarten. She also made many friends while managing the Hallmark store in the Tifton mall. She loved seeing blooming flowers in the garden and watching birds at her bird feeder.
Mrs. Moore is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Rhonda Moore, Mark and Cathy Moore and her daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Ernest Lang. She earned her "Mimi" status with her grandchildren and their spouses, David and Jaime Ray, Jeremy and Kristen Moore, Matthew and Whitney Moore, Cameron Moore, Kelsie and Justin Dominy, Aimee Lang and her husband Jeremy Rusin, Jeniffer and Scott Lynch and Lindsey Lang. Her great-grandchildren are Alison Roberts, Eli Roberts, Emily Roberts, Lana Roberts, Ella Roberts, Will Ray, John Mark Ray, Saige Dominy, Aiven Dominy, Levi Moore, Lindy Jo Moore, Mollie Moore, Mallory Moore, Meredith Moore and Matthew David Moore. She is survived by sisters-in-law, Audrey Walker and Betty Walker, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Being in Mrs. Moore's circle of family, friends and even strangers she met in day-to-day encounters was a special place and where her love for everyone was felt and appreciated. She lived her faith. She was a beacon for those who needed comfort and prayers. Her special brand of grace, kindness, generosity and loving care will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Moore's family will be forever grateful for the dedicated and loving care she received at Cypress Pond. We are also grateful for help extended way beyond expectations and for professionalism practiced with kindness, expertise, love and respect for Mrs. Moore. The family is thankful for the guidance and care provided by Dr. Loraine Sumner and Dr. Brad Lindsey and their staffs.
Flowers are welcome and so are donations to the Primitive Baptist Foundation, P. O. Box 595, Roswell, GA 30077-0595.
Thank you, Lord, for all your loving care and guidance for this amazing woman and for blessing us with her life.