Mrs. Mary Powell Moore Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Mary Powell Moore, 78, passed away on March 26, 2018, at Dugan Memorial Home, in West Point. Mary was born on August 14, 1939, in Florence, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Gregory David and Mary Lou Moore Powell. She was a homemaker and attended New Montpelier Baptist Church in Montpelier. She met MGYSGT Gerald N. Moore in Parris Island, South Carolina and they were married on October 10, 1958. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2013. They were married for 54 years. The two had the opportunity to live in many wonderful locations over the years, including Hawaii, the Philippines, and Guam before finally settling in North East Mississippi. Mary was known for her spirited personality and colorful expressions. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her favorite place to be was at the beach. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, March 30, 2018 at 5:00 P.M. at New Montpelier Baptist Church in Montpelier with Brother Jerry King officiating. Calvert Funeral Home in West Point is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include her two daughters: Loretta Hall of Roanoke, Virginia and Nannette Shinn (Michael) of Montpelier; 5 grandchildren: Wesley and Emilly Hall of Blacksburg, Virginia and Justin, Emerson, and Savannah Shinn of Montpelier and a sister: Linda Peckham (Don) of Fort Myers, Florida. A heartfelt thank you to the entire Staff of Dugan Memorial Home and Brett Miller, NP, for being more than care takers, they were her family. Thank you to Sanctuary Hospice for their love and support for Mary and her family. Honorary Pallbearers will be Brett Miller, NP, the Nurses and Staff of Dugan Memorial Home, the Nurses and Staff of Sanctuary Hospice, and her many friends at New Montpelier Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 8217, Jackson, MS 39215. Visitation will be Friday 4:00-5:00 P.M. at New Montpelier Baptist Church. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Mary Powell Moore

August 14, 1939 - March 26, 2018