Dorothy E. "Dottie" Moore, 99, went home to be with her Lord on October 7, 2016, at Crestview Retirement Community in Bryan. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 15, 2016, at the Grace Bible Church-Southwood Campus, 1901 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy S., College Station, TX 77804. A celebration of Dottie's life will begin at 11:00 at the church. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, at Bryan City Cemetery.
Dottie was born on December 4, 1916, in Brazos County to George Pickett Edge and Viola May Harris Edge. She passed away less than two months before her 100th birthday. She attended schools in Bryan, and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1934. On July 4th, 1938, she married William Joseph "Bill" Moore. After their marriage, they lived in several places before settling in Bryan in 1947, where they raised their family. In 1988, they moved to Temple due to Bill's health issues, where they spent many enjoyable years until his death in 1994. Dottie returned home to Bryan in 2007, where she resided until her death.
Dottie worked as a secretary until her marriage, when she became a full-time homemaker. An avid Texas A&M fan, Dottie enjoyed keeping up with Aggie sports and activities. She loved to travel and enjoyed many cruises, and trips to 34 different countries, as well as exploring the United States with Bill in their RV. Dottie was also an avid reader, enjoying many kinds of literature, but always beginning her day with her Bible and prayer. She was a member of Canyon Creek Baptist Church in Temple, and was an honorary charter member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Bryan. She held memberships in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Dottie was known for her warm hospitality, sweet smile and her loving and generous spirit. She was dearly loved and admired by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, a son, George Edwards Moore, her parents, six brothers and three sisters. She is survived by a brother, Drummond Edge of Temple; a daughter, Mary Schlieker and husband R.H. of Temple, a daughter B.J. Fox and husband David of Bryan; a sister-in-law, Frances Edge of Bryan; and a daughter-in-law, Glenda Moore of Ouray, Colorado. She is also survived by grandchildren, David Moore and wife Nia of Midland, Dan Moore of Dallas, Randy Schlieker of Mansfield, Suzanne Dodge and husband Trey of Lake Jackson, Ron Fox and wife Katie of College Station, and Lori Newell and husband Pete of Austin. Survivors also include a great joy of her life, 14 great-grandchildren, Burk Moore, Georgia Moore, Christian Schlieker, Caroline Schlieker, Trent Dodge, Brent Dodge, Max Dodge, Jordan Fox, Evan Fox, Olivia Fox, Quinn Fox, Lily Newell, Silas Newell and Josiah Newell.
Memorials may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association by mail to BGEA, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201 or by phone 877-247-2426.
Published The Eagle October 13, 2016
Dottie was born on December 4, 1916, in Brazos County to George Pickett Edge and Viola May Harris Edge. She passed away less than two months before her 100th birthday. She attended schools in Bryan, and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1934. On July 4th, 1938, she married William Joseph "Bill" Moore. After their marriage, they lived in several places before settling in Bryan in 1947, where they raised their family. In 1988, they moved to Temple due to Bill's health issues, where they spent many enjoyable years until his death in 1994. Dottie returned home to Bryan in 2007, where she resided until her death.
Dottie worked as a secretary until her marriage, when she became a full-time homemaker. An avid Texas A&M fan, Dottie enjoyed keeping up with Aggie sports and activities. She loved to travel and enjoyed many cruises, and trips to 34 different countries, as well as exploring the United States with Bill in their RV. Dottie was also an avid reader, enjoying many kinds of literature, but always beginning her day with her Bible and prayer. She was a member of Canyon Creek Baptist Church in Temple, and was an honorary charter member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Bryan. She held memberships in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Dottie was known for her warm hospitality, sweet smile and her loving and generous spirit. She was dearly loved and admired by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, a son, George Edwards Moore, her parents, six brothers and three sisters. She is survived by a brother, Drummond Edge of Temple; a daughter, Mary Schlieker and husband R.H. of Temple, a daughter B.J. Fox and husband David of Bryan; a sister-in-law, Frances Edge of Bryan; and a daughter-in-law, Glenda Moore of Ouray, Colorado. She is also survived by grandchildren, David Moore and wife Nia of Midland, Dan Moore of Dallas, Randy Schlieker of Mansfield, Suzanne Dodge and husband Trey of Lake Jackson, Ron Fox and wife Katie of College Station, and Lori Newell and husband Pete of Austin. Survivors also include a great joy of her life, 14 great-grandchildren, Burk Moore, Georgia Moore, Christian Schlieker, Caroline Schlieker, Trent Dodge, Brent Dodge, Max Dodge, Jordan Fox, Evan Fox, Olivia Fox, Quinn Fox, Lily Newell, Silas Newell and Josiah Newell.
Memorials may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association by mail to BGEA, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201 or by phone 877-247-2426.
Published The Eagle October 13, 2016
Dorothy E. "Dottie" Moore, 99, went home to be with her Lord on October 7, 2016, at Crestview Retirement Community in Bryan. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 15, 2016, at the Grace Bible Church-Southwood Campus, 1901 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy S., College Station, TX 77804. A celebration of Dottie's life will begin at 11:00 at the church. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, at Bryan City Cemetery.
Dottie was born on December 4, 1916, in Brazos County to George Pickett Edge and Viola May Harris Edge. She passed away less than two months before her 100th birthday. She attended schools in Bryan, and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1934. On July 4th, 1938, she married William Joseph "Bill" Moore. After their marriage, they lived in several places before settling in Bryan in 1947, where they raised their family. In 1988, they moved to Temple due to Bill's health issues, where they spent many enjoyable years until his death in 1994. Dottie returned home to Bryan in 2007, where she resided until her death.
Dottie worked as a secretary until her marriage, when she became a full-time homemaker. An avid Texas A&M fan, Dottie enjoyed keeping up with Aggie sports and activities. She loved to travel and enjoyed many cruises, and trips to 34 different countries, as well as exploring the United States with Bill in their RV. Dottie was also an avid reader, enjoying many kinds of literature, but always beginning her day with her Bible and prayer. She was a member of Canyon Creek Baptist Church in Temple, and was an honorary charter member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Bryan. She held memberships in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Dottie was known for her warm hospitality, sweet smile and her loving and generous spirit. She was dearly loved and admired by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, a son, George Edwards Moore, her parents, six brothers and three sisters. She is survived by a brother, Drummond Edge of Temple; a daughter, Mary Schlieker and husband R.H. of Temple, a daughter B.J. Fox and husband David of Bryan; a sister-in-law, Frances Edge of Bryan; and a daughter-in-law, Glenda Moore of Ouray, Colorado. She is also survived by grandchildren, David Moore and wife Nia of Midland, Dan Moore of Dallas, Randy Schlieker of Mansfield, Suzanne Dodge and husband Trey of Lake Jackson, Ron Fox and wife Katie of College Station, and Lori Newell and husband Pete of Austin. Survivors also include a great joy of her life, 14 great-grandchildren, Burk Moore, Georgia Moore, Christian Schlieker, Caroline Schlieker, Trent Dodge, Brent Dodge, Max Dodge, Jordan Fox, Evan Fox, Olivia Fox, Quinn Fox, Lily Newell, Silas Newell and Josiah Newell.
Memorials may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association by mail to BGEA, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201 or by phone 877-247-2426.
Published The Eagle October 13, 2016
Dottie was born on December 4, 1916, in Brazos County to George Pickett Edge and Viola May Harris Edge. She passed away less than two months before her 100th birthday. She attended schools in Bryan, and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1934. On July 4th, 1938, she married William Joseph "Bill" Moore. After their marriage, they lived in several places before settling in Bryan in 1947, where they raised their family. In 1988, they moved to Temple due to Bill's health issues, where they spent many enjoyable years until his death in 1994. Dottie returned home to Bryan in 2007, where she resided until her death.
Dottie worked as a secretary until her marriage, when she became a full-time homemaker. An avid Texas A&M fan, Dottie enjoyed keeping up with Aggie sports and activities. She loved to travel and enjoyed many cruises, and trips to 34 different countries, as well as exploring the United States with Bill in their RV. Dottie was also an avid reader, enjoying many kinds of literature, but always beginning her day with her Bible and prayer. She was a member of Canyon Creek Baptist Church in Temple, and was an honorary charter member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Bryan. She held memberships in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Dottie was known for her warm hospitality, sweet smile and her loving and generous spirit. She was dearly loved and admired by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, a son, George Edwards Moore, her parents, six brothers and three sisters. She is survived by a brother, Drummond Edge of Temple; a daughter, Mary Schlieker and husband R.H. of Temple, a daughter B.J. Fox and husband David of Bryan; a sister-in-law, Frances Edge of Bryan; and a daughter-in-law, Glenda Moore of Ouray, Colorado. She is also survived by grandchildren, David Moore and wife Nia of Midland, Dan Moore of Dallas, Randy Schlieker of Mansfield, Suzanne Dodge and husband Trey of Lake Jackson, Ron Fox and wife Katie of College Station, and Lori Newell and husband Pete of Austin. Survivors also include a great joy of her life, 14 great-grandchildren, Burk Moore, Georgia Moore, Christian Schlieker, Caroline Schlieker, Trent Dodge, Brent Dodge, Max Dodge, Jordan Fox, Evan Fox, Olivia Fox, Quinn Fox, Lily Newell, Silas Newell and Josiah Newell.
Memorials may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association by mail to BGEA, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201 or by phone 877-247-2426.
Published The Eagle October 13, 2016
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