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ERMA MOORE Obituary
Erma "Jean" McLane Moore, 87 years, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister joined the Lord on June 13, 2011.
She moved to Gainesville to live in close proximity with her daughter in 1985, retiring from the transportation division of the Alachua County School system in 2000.
"Jean" was born March 1, 1924 in Globe, Arizona to Lloyd "Barney" McLane and Ruth Emma McPherson-McLane. She entered into basic training in Des Moines, Iowa with the Women's Army Corp. in 1944 where she met her future husband, Charles B. Moore of Louisville, Kentucky. At the close of the war they settled in Louisville, Kentucky where she was a Cosmetologist and owner of Highview Beauty Shop. The family was transferred with E.I. DuPont to Whitehall, Michigan in 1955 where they raised their family, returning to Louisville with DuPont in 1971. Jean traveled on to Jacksonville, Florida, in April of 1973 where she lived until moving to Gainesville in 1985. Jean was a lifelong Christian, a Life member of the Order of Eastern Star and a member of the local American Legion having served in WWII.
She leaves behind her children; Jon A. (Cindy) Moore, Cadillac, Michigan, Myrnette "Missy" Moore (Bob) Lentz, Alice Jean Moore (Ed) Hammack; a brother, Lloyd (Bill) McLane, Texas; and a sister, Rita McLane Riell-Corbin, Florida; grandchildren, Rob (Caroline) Lentz, Alana (Kevin) Pirkle, Ashley (Brian) Black all of Gainesville, Florida and Lorilynn Moore Swain, Arizona, Pam (Dan) Bergman, Kimberly (Kim) Sample, and Jeff (Erin) Brown of Louisville, Kentucky; 7 Great-grandchildren as well and many loved nieces and nephews.
A service and burial will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Louisville, Kentucky. Arrangements are under the care of WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME WESTAREA; 823 NW 143rd Street. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pet Rescue, 5403 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608.
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352-376-7556
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July 5, 2011
Such a beautiful lady! Our hearts feel your pain; our thoughts and prayers are with you. Know that we care. Woodie & Barbara
Marita Worthington
June 15, 2011
Missy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I still remember her at Alana's wedding "owning that dance floor"!!! Please take care of yourself and know that she is now in a better place. You are in my thoughts and prayers. She was part of the greatest generation and served her country at its greatest time of need. I thank her for her service. Hugs, Marita, Mike, Caitlin and Kelly.
Ashley Lentz-Black
June 15, 2011
Nanny taught me so many things...She will be missed forever and never forgotten!
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