Elsie M. Moore, 92, of Portersville passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Born August 24, 1926 in Center Twp., Butler Co., she was the daughter of the late Roy W. and Velda Young Kerry. She was married for 51 years to Frank E. Moore who passed away December 18, 2002.
A consummate mother and homemaker, Elsie was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals, baking pies and having dinner parties for her family and friends. Elsie had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of the First Church of God in Ellwood City. She was a talented musician and shared her talents at church serving as their organist for over 62 years. Elsie graduated from Lincoln High School. She worked at the Portersville Elementary School for many years as the Cafeteria Manager and also for Kerry Coal Company as a weight master for over 60 years.
Survivors include two daughters, Mindy (David) Daugherty of Portersville, Marla Myers of Rockledge, Florida; three sisters, Bonnie (Don) McKinsey, Wanda Garras, Linda Kerry; three brothers, Vernon (Michelle) Kerry, Dr. Roy (Nora Lee) Kerry, Gail (Gena) Kerry; four grandchildren, Jay (Stephanie) Daugherty of Portersville, Jon (Shawna) Daugherty of Butler, Mark (Felicia) Myers of Weston, Florida, Matt (Clara) Myers of Vero Beach, Florida; four great grandchildren, Jacob David and Anna Lynn Daugherty, Mark Anthony Myers and Alyssa Osborne.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Robert Kerry.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Nov. 9 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City. Friends will also be received on Saturday from 10 until the time of the funeral services at 11 am at the First Church of God. Pastor Phil Conklin will officiate. Interment will follow in the Butler Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to First Church of God, 1862 Mercer Rd. Ellwood City, PA 16117 .
Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com
Heartfelt condolences to all Elsie’s family, especially Mindy and her family.
May God give you comfort at this time.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss, Mindy. You’ve been there for her all of these past years and she loved you so much for taking care of her, even though she maybe couldn’t express it near the end. You took care of your mom because you loved her so and didn’t need or want anything from her in return. Just the very special love for each other as only you and your mother have. You were there for her when no one else was.
Elsie was a wonderful woman of faith and poise who blessed our church with music and flowers. She left her mark on our family. You are in our thoughts and prayers I wish I had been able to attend the funeral. Please have comfort knowing Elsie is in the arms of her savior.
Jeff and Carrie Boots