Ruth C. Moore's Obituary
Lakeland – Ruth C. Moore, 89, passed away Dec.26, 2015.
Mrs. Moore was born in Shumway, IL on Jan. 4, 1926 to the late Walter and Mary Vail. She retired after 20 years of service from the U.S. Postal Service, and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lakeland. She had many joys in life, square dancing, golf, playing cards, baking and knitting to name a few. She also was an avid walker, but especially enjoyed her time just being with friends and family.
Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Moore, and her brother, Joseph Vail. She is survived by her children, Anita Hoelscher of Teutopolis, IL and Randy (Becky) Moore of Lakeland, FL; siblings, Rosemary Wood of Pana, IL, Anna O’Mallie of Sebring, FL, Joyce Metzger of Pt. Charlotte, FL and Harold Vail of Orem, UT; 6 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, Jan. 2nd from 12 Noon – 2 pm at Gentry Morrison Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Road, Lakeland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4450 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33813
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