Bubba Gets Her Crown

I've lived my whole life with my Bubba saying she wouldn't make it "to see the year 2000," "til I got married," "til she turned 90," etc. And we had come to believe she'd see 100 after turning 99 this past December, still living on her own, and having no major medical issues. 

But in late January, she just got tired. She was content to lay on the couch all day, and she wasn't very interested in eating. That progressed to laying in the bed, then not getting up, and then not drinking either. We all had time to visit with her, to sit next to her bed and talk to her or hold her hand- until she'd tell us to leave her alone, that she'd like to go to sleep or to not hold her hand! (She was spunky until the end!) In my last (alert) conversation with her on Jan. 28th, I asked her if she'd be my girls' guardian angel, and she smiled and said, "I sure will!" And she said, "Come back to see me!" 

She finally got to see Jesus' face on Feb. 8th, and what a reunion it was with her parents, sister, Popa Frank, and Jamin. We are all rocked to the core to have our last grandparent leave us, but how can we be greedy after having her for almost 42 years?! She was such a foundation of my childhood, as she hosted Sunday lunch and Easter egg hunts with all the cousins, took us camping in their RV, let us make a mess in her kitchen making Christmas cookies, and later she shared Delta Gamma traditions with me, went to lunch with me and my girls, and even took a nap on my couch this past Christmas. She told anyone she met how "blessed" she was, but we were the ones that were truly blessed to have her example of faith, loyalty, friendship, and generosity. Until I get to hug you again, Bubba, I'll do my best to live "my dash" to the fullest.

Here is a link to the service, including William's fantastic eulogy...

Just a few of Bubba's banner creations that she made over the years for the church

Jeanne was in charge of Cressey during the service which was a HUGE help, and they sat in the back of the church. John was a pall bearer, and HG and I sat in the family section. As the funeral home instructed the family to follow the pall bearers outside to the caravan, it hit me that we were separated from Cressey but figured she was happy with Grandma. HG and I hopped in the car with Spiffer and GD and then saw Cressey walking out of the church bawling with Grandma. Oh no! HG opened the car door, Cress came running, and HG scooped Cressey up into her lap. It was the sweetest thing.

My high school friend is now the Chief of Police in Byhalia and arranged for a police escort from the church to the cemetery. I about lost it as I saw him standing in the middle of the highway. So touching.

Giving Jamin some flowers

Byhalia, MS - Helen Doris Williams was born in Cayce, MS, on December 17, 1922, to Drury Ransom Williams and Beulah Powell Jones and sister to Ella Catherine.

Frank Moore was the love of her life and proposed to her on top of the Peabody Hotel and they were married on May 4, 1943. After World War II, they settled in Byhalia, MS and raised their family.

Doris retired from the US Postal Service after 32 years. She was a member of Byhalia United Methodist Church for 85 years and loved serving the United Methodist Women. Some of her favorite hobbies were creating banners and folding bulletins for her church, watching Ole Miss Athletics, gardening, sewing, and playing Bridge monthly.

Doris Moore celebrated her 99th birthday in December with her family. Doris went to heaven on February 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents; Frank Moore, her husband of 65 years; Catherine Herrington, her sister; and Benjamin "Jamin" Allen Moore, her grandson. She will be dearly missed by her children: William F. Moore, Jr. (Diana), Ben Moore (Tricia), and Dr. Rod Moore (Sharon) and by her grandchildren: William F. Moore, III, Sha Moore Toohig (John), Amy Moore Collins (Everett), Dr. Ryves Moore (Mary Chris), and Meredith Moore Bell (Matthew) and by her great-grandchildren: Helen Grace Toohig, Selena Kate Minor, Darby Moore, Mary Mason Moore, Archer Collins, Cressey Toohig, and Kellum Moore.

Services will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022, at The Flame in Byhalia, MS with a Visitation starting at 10:00 am and the Service beginning at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Byhalia Cemetery. The Holly Springs Funeral Home has charge.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Byhalia United Methodist Church.