Phyllis Moore
March 7, 1940 ~ May 8, 2016
Phyllis Jane Stafford Moore, lovingly known by her family and friends as PJ, Philly, Sis, Mom, My Angel, Maw, Grandma, Meemee, Great Grandma, & Aunt went to be with our Lord on Sunday May 8, 2016 in Mon General Hospital in Morgantown.
Phyllis was born on March 7th, 1940 to the late Harry S Stafford, and Edith May Gay Stafford in Volga West Virginia. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Duane Edwin Moore of Clay County West Virginia; three children, Brenda Kaye Moore Jamerson, (Jeff Jamerson); Duane Wesley Moore, (Jennifer Hartje Moore); Christine Renee Moore Gunn (Craig Gunn); grandchildren Jason Paul Jamerson, (Taylor Jamerson), Casey Christine Jamerson, Mary Allyson Jamerson (Ally); Bryce Wesley Moore, Tyler Paul Moore, Rylee Grace Moore; Sarah Allyson Gunn, Emily Christine Gunn; great grand-daughter Addelynn Grace Jamerson; siblings, Robert (Bob) Stafford, Carolyn Hubert (Rich Hubert), Barb Lindsay; in-laws Ruth and Phil D’Onofrio; Christine Beaver; Guy and Jean Moore; several cousins, 2nd cousins, nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces; and her closest cousin and friend, Janet Stout.
Phyllis graduated from Philippi High School in 1958. She left her home in the hills to go to work for the FBI in Washington DC, where she met the love of her life Duane. Phyllis and Duane married on October 22nd 1961, at the Methodist Church of Volga. They built a life and family together living in 9 different states where they met many cherished friends along the way.
Phyllis was a devoted homemaker while living in Rhode Island, Washington DC, Forest Heights, MD, Decatur, GA, Memphis, TN, and St. Albans, WV. As her children matured, she entered the workforce in the schools food service industry in Richmond Va. becoming a manager and an assistant manager in Bloomington, MN. Upon retirement, Phyllis and Duane moved to Anderson, IN where they attended St. Matthew United Methodist Church. They immersed themselves into the community becoming much more than in-laws to the Jamerson family and friends. They left the Hoosier State, coming home to their Mountaineer roots, in August of 2013. Phyllis and Duane became attendees of the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church and built their final retirement home in Philippi on the land known as “Shanks Park”, where they continued to receive friends and family making precious memories. Phyllis loved Christmas and was an avid Santa Claus collector.
As with everything in her life she faced her challenges with courage, honesty, love, and faith with her champion, Duane, by her side. Her life was beautiful and her family and friends were her everything.
Friends will be recieved at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Friday May 13, from 1-3pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 pm with Rev. Dr. Robert Sisler officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hebron Cemetery.In lieu of flowers she asks that donations be made to the Mt. Hebron Cemetery Maintenance Fund: c/o Sylvia Nitz, 289 Hanger Rd, Belington WV 26250.
Friday May 13, 2016, 3 pm at Wright Funeral Home
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Tommy and I r so sorry for the passing of your loved one. Phyllis was a very nice and beautiful lady. We will always remember her up at the Mt Hebron Cemetary, and setting on the picnic tables and talking about old times, she was such a sweet person, u wanted to just set there and talk all night, she will b missed by all who knew and loved her. We will b praying for this family in the days, weeks, and months ahead, but we know God will b there for u when u need him, God bless this entire family. Love forever, Tommy & Brenda Evix.
Phyllis and I have been friends for 50+ years. Phyllis was a gracious lady always displaying her dignity with love and respect of others. My heartfelt sympathy is extended with prayers for peace and comfort for her family.
I knew Phyllis Mom for years my Uncle Gerald and Aunt Winnie Posten lived out the road from where she was raised. I met her a couple years ago when she joined my TOPS Club and fell in love with her. She loved everybody especially her family. Always so neat and beautiful and never complained, I remember the last time she came to TOPS she said Honey look how my stomach is swelled and It hurts, I may not be able to stay for the meeting and I told her it was alright for her to leave not knowing she was so sick and wouldn't be back. I loved her very much and she is going to be missed! RIP sweet Phyllis in Heaven God just gained another beautiful Angel!
I have been Phyllis's friend for over 50 years. We both rode the same school bus and shared classes together. She was my date for the Senior Prom in 1958. I know she is with our Lord in his Heavenly Kingdom. Duane my prayers are with you and your family. Cherish your memories.
My sympathy and thoughts are with the family during this time of sadness. I remember the Stafford family as friends and great neighbors.
We were so sorry to hear this news of Phyllis passing. She was a lovely lady & a precious friend.
To all those that loved Phyllis Moore I would like to send my deepest sympathy. I grew up with Brenda and went to elementary school with her back in Atlanta. The entire Moore family was very special to me, and even continued visiting once they move to Tennessee. Phyllis Moore will always hold a very special place in my memories. I pray for God's comfort over the family during these difficult days ahead. You are all loved.
Dana
Phyllis was my first roommate in Wash.DC. We both worked for the FBI. I have known her
since 1964. She was a great,
loveable person and she will
be missed by everyone. The Angels are singing.
Phyllis was a great lady. She was mother in law to our daughter Jennifer and a big help to them over the years. Always a warm smile and a very pleasant person to be around. We will miss having her in our lives and our sympathies to the Moore family.