Margaret (Peggy) L. [NMN] Wade Moore, age 92, a long-time resident of Gainesville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 3, 2017.
Peggy was born in rural Washington County, Mississippi, the fourth of nine children. She graduated from Hollandale (MS) High School in 1943. During World War II, Peggy attended nurses' training at King's Daughters Hospital in Greenville, MS, while her beau, Cleon Stevens Moore, was stationed in Pantanella, Italy, with the 780th Bomb Squadron, US Army Air Corps. After Victory in Europe Day was declared in 1945, Cleon returned to the United States, and the couple was married at Gulfport (MS) Air Base on August 20.
Throughout their marriage, Peggy and Cleon resided in many locations, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, California, and Saudi Arabia; however, most of their years were spent in Tampa, Merritt Island, and Gainesville. The couple moved to Gainesville in 1981 and was active in Westside Baptist Church for more than 30 years. Peggy especially enjoyed the Jeremiah Bible Class.
Peggy was an avid gardener and manicured her own 1-acre yard and flowerbeds until she was in her late 80's. She enjoyed sewing, corresponding with friends she made throughout her travels, and teaching Bible classes to children. Peggy enjoyed traveling, and her favorite destination was Israel. Cleon died in 2013 after 67 years of marriage to his wartime bride.
Peggy is survived by her three children Richard, Sandra, and Cheryl; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Peggy was born in rural Washington County, Mississippi, the fourth of nine children. She graduated from Hollandale (MS) High School in 1943. During World War II, Peggy attended nurses' training at King's Daughters Hospital in Greenville, MS, while her beau, Cleon Stevens Moore, was stationed in Pantanella, Italy, with the 780th Bomb Squadron, US Army Air Corps. After Victory in Europe Day was declared in 1945, Cleon returned to the United States, and the couple was married at Gulfport (MS) Air Base on August 20.
Throughout their marriage, Peggy and Cleon resided in many locations, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, California, and Saudi Arabia; however, most of their years were spent in Tampa, Merritt Island, and Gainesville. The couple moved to Gainesville in 1981 and was active in Westside Baptist Church for more than 30 years. Peggy especially enjoyed the Jeremiah Bible Class.
Peggy was an avid gardener and manicured her own 1-acre yard and flowerbeds until she was in her late 80's. She enjoyed sewing, corresponding with friends she made throughout her travels, and teaching Bible classes to children. Peggy enjoyed traveling, and her favorite destination was Israel. Cleon died in 2013 after 67 years of marriage to his wartime bride.
Peggy is survived by her three children Richard, Sandra, and Cheryl; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Margaret (Peggy) L. [NMN] Wade Moore, age 92, a long-time resident of Gainesville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 3, 2017.
Peggy was born in rural Washington County, Mississippi, the fourth of nine children. She graduated from Hollandale (MS) High School in 1943. During World War II, Peggy attended nurses' training at King's Daughters Hospital in Greenville, MS, while her beau, Cleon Stevens Moore, was stationed in Pantanella, Italy, with the 780th Bomb Squadron, US Army Air Corps. After Victory in Europe Day was declared in 1945, Cleon returned to the United States, and the couple was married at Gulfport (MS) Air Base on August 20.
Throughout their marriage, Peggy and Cleon resided in many locations, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, California, and Saudi Arabia; however, most of their years were spent in Tampa, Merritt Island, and Gainesville. The couple moved to Gainesville in 1981 and was active in Westside Baptist Church for more than 30 years. Peggy especially enjoyed the Jeremiah Bible Class.
Peggy was an avid gardener and manicured her own 1-acre yard and flowerbeds until she was in her late 80's. She enjoyed sewing, corresponding with friends she made throughout her travels, and teaching Bible classes to children. Peggy enjoyed traveling, and her favorite destination was Israel. Cleon died in 2013 after 67 years of marriage to his wartime bride.
Peggy is survived by her three children Richard, Sandra, and Cheryl; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Peggy was born in rural Washington County, Mississippi, the fourth of nine children. She graduated from Hollandale (MS) High School in 1943. During World War II, Peggy attended nurses' training at King's Daughters Hospital in Greenville, MS, while her beau, Cleon Stevens Moore, was stationed in Pantanella, Italy, with the 780th Bomb Squadron, US Army Air Corps. After Victory in Europe Day was declared in 1945, Cleon returned to the United States, and the couple was married at Gulfport (MS) Air Base on August 20.
Throughout their marriage, Peggy and Cleon resided in many locations, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, California, and Saudi Arabia; however, most of their years were spent in Tampa, Merritt Island, and Gainesville. The couple moved to Gainesville in 1981 and was active in Westside Baptist Church for more than 30 years. Peggy especially enjoyed the Jeremiah Bible Class.
Peggy was an avid gardener and manicured her own 1-acre yard and flowerbeds until she was in her late 80's. She enjoyed sewing, corresponding with friends she made throughout her travels, and teaching Bible classes to children. Peggy enjoyed traveling, and her favorite destination was Israel. Cleon died in 2013 after 67 years of marriage to his wartime bride.
Peggy is survived by her three children Richard, Sandra, and Cheryl; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
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