Nancy Jane Moore

Nancy Jane Kennedy Moore (March 2, 1935 - January 22, 2023) Nancy Jane Kennedy was given life by her creator and was born on March 2nd 1935 in East Prairie, Missouri to Earl Kennedy and Bertha Zook. Nancy married Charles L. Moore on June 9th 1957. Nancy graduated high school in 1953. She attended Southeast Missouri State University. Nancy took one year off and worked as a stewardess for American Airlines serving 3 course meals in high heels. She then went back to South East Missouri State and graduated in 1959 with a degree in elementary education. Charles and Nancy moved to Rolla, Missouri where Charles finished his engineering degree and Nancy taught 5th 6th grade. They moved to Anderson, Indiana followed by Dayton, Ohio. They then settled in Brighton, Michigan where they lived for 32 years. Nancy worked for Brighton Area Schools at Phoenix High School where she was a guidance counselor. She loved to work with kids who got lost along the way, helping them find their successful path. After retirement, they moved back to their home state of Missouri. They resided in Chateau Girardeau Estates in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Nancy loved painting, walking, traveling with her wonderful friends Sandy Arnie Nagel, and also Susan Joel Allison who she loved dearly like family. She also enjoyed getting together with her very close friends at Chateau who always made her laugh and feel good. Nancy was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Chapel in Cape Girardeau. She enjoyed her beautiful church family and helped out where-ever they needed her. Loving survivors include daughter Jennifer (Chad) Clark from Monroe, Michigan. Wonderful grandson William Charles Clark. Sister Betty Sewell. Sisters in law Joyce (Elmer) Balsman and Diane Besand of Perryville, Missouri. Loving nieces and nephews and many extended family that she loved dearly. Proceeded in death by her beloved sister Jean Russell in October. Loving husband Charles L. Moore. Son Michael Moore. Four brothers and other family who she is looking forward to being with again. On Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, Nancy went to be with the Lord, and Charles, Jean, and family were waiting with open arms to welcome her into heaven. A memorial service for Nancy is scheduled for March 18th, 2023 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cape Girardeau. Ford and Sons Funeral Home - Mount Auburn is in charge of Arrangements.

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Nancy Jane Moore

March 2, 1935 - January 22, 2023