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Friends and family are mourning the passing of Doris W. Moody, faithful wife and mother. Mrs. Moody was set free from all pain and suffering on Tuesday morning here in West Palm Beach. Doris Wade Moody attended public schools in Ft. Worth, TX, and entered Baylor University, where she graduated in 1949. On July 4, 1949 she married Jess Moody, and they began their lives in ministry together. Jess and Doris had over 63 years of marital bliss together. During her life in serving the Lord, both she and Jess were involved in the founding of the Youth for Christ movement in the late 1940's. In 1956, Jess Moody was called as the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Owensboro, KY where Doris served as singles director. In 1961, God called the Moody family to serve at the First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach, where she served as homemaker, pastor's wife and Sunday school teacher of single adults and the women's bible study class. Doris Moody was integral to the founding and formulation of Palm Beach Atlantic College (now University). She was the first Dean of Women, and her organizational skills were put to the test in the founding of the college. Her crowning achievement (outside of being a wonderful wife and mother) was originating the idea of 'Workship' for all PBA students, which mandates that every student must contribute a minimum number of hours in community service per semester. To date, over the last 45 years, PBA students have served over 2.5 million hours of 'Workship' community service throughout the Palm Beaches and around the world. She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Jess C. Moody, former pastor of the First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach and the founder and first president of Palm Beach Atlantic University. She is also survived by her two children, Patrick Moody (wife, Amy) of Palm Beach Gardens, and Martha Moody of Santa Fe, NM. Mrs. Moody had three grandchildren, Christopher Stephen Moody (Washington, DC), Sean Adam Moody (Palm Beach Gardens) and Jessica Amelia Moody (Palm Beach Gardens). Services will be held on Monday, February 18 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach, with Dr. Jimmy Scroggins officiating. In lieu of flowers, the Moody family requests that donations be given in Mrs. Moody's name to the Palm Beach Atlantic Alumni Association. QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL HOMEFamily Owned and Operated (561) 832-5171
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris MOODY
Ann Fields Sims Lewis
March 7, 2013
We remember Doris on the anniversary of her birthday. Lots of love to Jess, Patrick, Martha, Amy, Chris, Sean and Jessica.
Ann and Don Lewis
Pat Rogers
February 28, 2013
Pat and family,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Prayers and condolences to all.
Pat (Wilder)Rogers
David Bragg
February 27, 2013
There is a group of us, teenagers in the 60s, whose lives were influenced profoundly by this loving, sweet, smart lady and who were the beneficiaries of her willingness to share Dr. Moody with us. Patrick, Martha Kit and Dr. Moody-- you are and will be in our prayers.
Marilyn Griffin
February 27, 2013
Thanks to Doris and Jess Moody, Danny and I celebrated our 52nd anniversary February 25. We even have a "Jessica Martiele" in our family! God had an especially wonderful day when Doris Wade Cummins was born! Our lives are so blessed because of Doris Moody! Thank you, Lord! Hugs to all her precious and beloved family!
Armand Yates
February 24, 2013
I have never forgotten Doris and Dr. Jess and will be, forever, appreciative for all they did for me and all the young people of the First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach.
Margaret Brabham Little
February 23, 2013
The 60's were the Golden Years and Doris Moody was a golden lady. So sweet and generous, she was one of a kind. We will always love the Moody family and the friendship we shared with them. The Brabham Family (Bill, Peggy, Larry, Terry, Margaret, and Lissa)
Vici Holley
February 23, 2013
May God hold you close and guide you through this. Mrs Moody is in heaven and we rejoice but we also miss her. Blessings and comfort to Dr. Jess, Pat, Martha and the rest of the Moody family. Love Vici Holley and the rest of Maurice and Caroline Holley's children. Baldivis Western Australia
February 22, 2013
I loved my friend Doris. Proverbs 31 was written with her in mind and she lived up to the requirements. We spent many hours together in California and driving to Glorietta. Doris was a true friend to me;we shared secrets and laughter; joy and sorrow; but today I have a vision of a crowd of family and friends rejoicing because she has made heaven's reunion a happy one. Jessie, Chuck, D.K.&Merle, Bennie Mae, Martiel,Tress....she meant to world to so many of us and we will miss her. Love, Elnora & O.D.
Lee Orr
February 21, 2013
You can never know the rich, ldull love you brought into my difficult tee years. You and Dr. Moody were central to who I am today. You will live forever inmy heart.
Yvonne Hays Brunet
February 15, 2013
Martha, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of great loss. Your mom was an inspiration for all women.
Ann Fields Sims Lewis
February 15, 2013
During all my time at FBC in the '60's and early
'70's...building a new sanctuary, the Chapel by the Lake and Palm Beach Atlantic, plus the greatest youth group any one could want, Jess and Doris Moody were always the guiding stars. I remember Doris with a smile on her face and that cute Texan accent...what a lady!
February 15, 2013
WE HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF BEING MEMBERFS
OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.MY DAUGHTGERS & I
WERE BAPTISED THERE. OUR PARENTS WERE
STANLEY& MARTHA ROTENBERGER SWHO TAUGHT
SUNDAY SCHOOL THERE,THEY ONED THE FARMERS
MARKET. WE HAVE 5 GRANDKIDS AND 2 GREAT
GRANDS. DORIS WAS A SHINING LIGHT
AND CAN NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
CHARLES & JANICE SPENCER.
Don Harp
February 15, 2013
Doris truly adored her beloved Jess, deeply loved the Lord, PBA, her family and so many friends. She was a lady's lady - compassionate with class - Heaven just received a wonderful gift.
Don Harp
Ruth Lowery Kyte
February 14, 2013
My prayers are with your family in your time of loss. Doris was a great lady and will be long remembered. Love to you all.
Lyn Fields
February 14, 2013
My fondest memory of Doris is doing visitation for First Baptist together. We always had such a good time. She will be missed.
February 14, 2013
To the family, we weep with you in your sadness, we rejoice with you that your sweet Doris is completely healed and in the presence of her Lord. She was a light in this dark world. We all have fond memories of her. Peace to each of you. Much love, the Musselwhite family.
Janice Bowser
February 13, 2013
I have such fond memories of Mrs. Moody, her clipboard and yardstick during those first years. She was an inspiration to all of us. Will see you one day again. God's blessing to Dr. Moody and the rest of the family.
Janice Bowser '72
Charlie Adams
February 13, 2013
Patrick,I am so sorry for your loss.My deepest sympathies to you,on your mother's passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda & John Haager
February 13, 2013
Our prayers are with the family. She waws a great woman.
February 13, 2013
Never got the privilege to meet Mrs. Moody, but our son Jordan is thriving at PBA and loves the campus and people. We feel Blessed he is there to study his future mission in Ministry. Our Hearts and Love go out to the Moody Family and PBA Community.
Dan & Barbara Long (Ocala, Fl.)
Connie Abston
February 13, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief and loss. Our hope is in the Lord. We will meet again one day! Hallelujah!!
Henry Carrigan
February 13, 2013
Jess and Doris Moody were the heart and soul of Palm Beach Atlantic College. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jess, Pat, and Martha, and their families, and we thank you, Doris Moody, for all the love, care, and support you gave to so many of us in the early years of PBA.
Alan & Martha Raush
February 13, 2013
We are so thankful that our daughter is a student at PBA, and so much of our thanks should be directed to Dr. & Mrs. Moody! Truly they were visionaries who followed God's leading. It is because of their leadership as well as their servant's hearts that PBA has become the excellent school that it is today. What a great team they made -- together they have impacted thousands of lives!
Our prayers and sympathies are with the Moody family, and yet through your tears, I am sure your hearts are rejoicing to know that Mrs. Moody is now in the presence of her Lord & Savior. I can imagine she was greeted with the words, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant!"
With our loving sympathy, prayers, and thanks to the Moody family,
Pastor Dick Carroll Class of 1981
Dick Carroll
February 13, 2013
Our prayers are with the Moody family. Workship was a big part of why I chose to go to Palm Beach Atlantic in 1978. It was one of my most memorable experiences while there. Her idea continues to minister around the world as part of her legacy.
Andrea Bolton
February 13, 2013
As one of Mrs. Moody's first PBA girls in 1968 I loved her wisdom and patience. She was kind and caring of all of us and was such a lady in teaching us. As a member of the Founder's Class of 1972, I know heaven is better with her presence and I pray for Dr. Moody, Patrick and Martha as they live with her loss.
Eileen Rice Ansley
February 12, 2013
Praying for Dr. Moody, Pat, Martha and all the family. Thanking God that to be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord.
Joyce Haggai Bolen
February 12, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Moody family. Praying for God's peace and comfort.
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