Elsie M. Moore

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