Esterlene Blacksher Moore, age 92, passed away on December 8, 2010. A grave side service in her honor will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Sunset Memorial Park in Nacogdoches, with Dr. Allen Reed officiating.
Mrs. Moore was born in Appleby, Texas March 14, 1918. She was the only child of Thomas L. Blacksher and Gracie Ester Campbell Blacksher of Appleby and later of Nacogdoches. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Stephen F. Austin State College. Mrs. Moore and Jack Moore, Jr. were married on December 28, 1941. She is predeceased by her husband, mother and father.
After graduating from college, she began her work career as a Home Economics teacher at Garrison High School. While her husband served in the United States Navy, she moved to Appleby to live with her grandparents, D.L. and Nettie Campbell. When her husband returned from service, they moved to Nacogdoches where she resided until her death.
Mrs. Moore is survived by her daughters, Linda Moore Guidry and Jean Moore Stallings, both of Nacogdoches, sons, Jack H. (Buddy) Moore of Nacogdoches and Thomas C. Moore of Tyler, grandchildren, Jan Lacina of Fort Worth, Laura Rhodes of Raleigh, North Carolina, Aimee Szygenda of Dallas, Todd Stallings of Nacogdoches, Drew Stallings of Waxahachie, Jack H. (Son) Moore, Jr. of Waco, and Sam Moore and Julie Moore, both of Tyler. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren.
Mrs. Moore was a member of First Baptist Church for over 75 years. She was active in her Sunday School class until her health failed. Mrs. Moore was an avid gardener and received a beautification award for her yard and home when she lived on North Street. She was a special mother and grandmother, devoted to serving her family and friends. She was known to her grandchildren as “Mommo”. The family expresses sincere appreciation to long-time caregiver Jo Horn, as well as Yolanda Roberts, Priscilla Spencer, Norma Mendez and Jo Ann Rocquemore.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Todd Stallings, Drew Stallings, Jack H. (Son) Moore, Jr. and Sam Moore, and her granddaughters’ husbands, Peter Lacina, Richard Rhodes and Andrew Szygenda.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 11, 2010 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church of Nacogdoches.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.
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