Genevieve Jean Lent Moore died Sunday, June 31, 2011 at Aldersgate Retirement Community in Charlotte, N.C. She was born in New Haven, Conn on Feb 4, 1926 to Henrietta Castonguay Lent. She soon moved and was raised in Holyoke, Mass.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Billy Don Moore. They met in 1952 in Germany while he served in the Army and she worked as a civilian secretary. They married in his hometown of Nashville, Tenn. and stayed to raise their family. Don and Genny enjoyed 15 years of retirement in Foley.
She is survived by her two daughters, Donna Jean Moore Luther (Charles Lynn) and Mary Rebecca “Becka” Moore Tait (David); and four grandchildren, Emily Luther Sodders, Nathan Luther, Andrew Tait and Charlie Tait.
Genny enjoyed quilting, word games and volunteer work including years with the American Red Cross and managing food and clothing donations for Macon Helps (Tennessee) and Foley Church of Christ.
The family would like to thank the Assisted Living staff of Aldersgate Retirement Community and Hospice and Palliative Care for their wonderful care of their mother.
At her request, there will not be a memorial service or funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the local American Red Cross chapter or to Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, N.C. 28204.
The Robertson Funeral Service Lic. is serving the family, www.throbertson.com.
