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Juanita Moore Obituary


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MOORE, Juanita (Peg) passed gently into the arms of her Lord January 3 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was known to all who knew and loved her as a true humanitarian whose life was defined by those she served as a volunteer and community servant. Born November 14, 1926 in Hamilton, she graduated in the Class of 1944 from Hamilton High School. She would eventually earn Bachelor and Master of Education degrees from Miami University. Many knew her as a classroom teacher, librarian and administrator at Fillmore School. Others remember her as a devoted volunteer for the Fort Hamilton Hospital Auxiliary and Hospice of Hamilton. She was preceded in death by her husband Dale Lloyd Moore. Their three sons, Terry, Dick and Bob, now reside in Naples, Florida, Columbia, South Carolina and Menlo Park, California respectively. Her sons will welcome visitors at Weigel Funeral Home in Hamilton, 980 NW Washington Blvd., Hamilton on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 from 4-8pm. A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 6 at 2pm at Park Avenue United Methodist Church, Park and Dick Avenues in Hamilton with Pastor Barbara Dafler officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitors are invited to return to the church for a reception following interment. In addition to her sons, Peg leaves behind eight beloved grandchildren (Doug Moore of Pittsburgh, Pete Moore of Mainville, Ohio, Sarah Walker of Utica, NY, Emily Kohler of Charlotte, NC, Bryan Moore of Columbus, Amanda Moore and Cole Moore of Menlo Park, California and Sasha Moore of Naples, Florida) and eight great-grandchildren (Ryan Ulrick of Cincinnati, Isaac and Eva Moore of Mainville, Sean, Colin and Brendan Moore of Pittsburgh, and Sydney and Griffin Walker of Utica, New York. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Hamilton, 1010 Eaton Avenue, Hamilton, OH 45013 or the Fort Hamilton Hospital Auxiliary, 630 Eaton Avenue, Hamilton, OH 45013. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com

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Published by Journal-News from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2011.

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Robbin Blower

January 6, 2011

As the sun sets on a life well lived, I will always remember the light you left. You will be greatly missed.

Robbin Blower

January 6, 2011

As the sun sets on a life well lived, I will always remember the light you left behind. You will be greatly missed.

Robbin Blower

January 6, 2011

As the sun sets on a life well lived, I will always remember the light you left behind. You are a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.

R. Lickert

January 6, 2011

Mrs. Moore was my two sons 6th grade teacher at Fillmore. She was not only their teacher, but she became a friend, also. She will be missed. May her sons know what a wonderful person she was to all her knew her.

Fort Hamilton Environmental Services

January 5, 2011

Peg was very special to all the environmentals service employees. She was a joy to have known and we will miss her very much.

Tamora Lyn Brashear (Dietrich)

January 5, 2011

Mrs. Moore was my 6th grade teacher. I have such fond memories of her. May you cherish your memories to keep her close in your heart.

Scott Hess

January 4, 2011

Mrs. Moore was maybe the greatest sixth grade teacher ever -- a combination of nurture and wisdom, delivered with respect. I feel lucky to have known her. Peace to her loved ones, who must know what a great purpose she served in this life...

Jeff Shanaberger

January 4, 2011

Peg was a great lady. May God's peace be with her family.
Rev. Jeff Shanaberger

January 4, 2011

She was a light to so many lives. May her memory always burn brightly. ml

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