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Jean Moore Obituary
She was married to the late Walter S. Moore and was also preceded in death by her parents, John C. and Eunice Quarterman, and two brothers, Lamar and Henry Quarterman.
She graduated salutatorian from Walker High School in Ludowici and graduated from Savannah State University in 1961.
After a short career as an educator, she became the first African-American to be hired as a caseworker by the Liberty County Department of Family and Children's Services. She worked her way up to become the first African-American to be named as Liberty County's Director of Family and Children's Services.
She was a member of St. James Baptist Church in Ludowici where she was on the mother's board, deaconess ministry, finance ministry, and was past president of the trustee ministry.
She was also the first city clerk for the city of Walthourville and was a charter member of Nu Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
She is survived by one son, Walter Stephen Moore; two daughters, Minister Carmela (Lovell) Orr and Lenora Moore; six sisters, Joan Bellamy, Nita (David) Anderson, Judith (Henry) Wilson, Janet Moore, Lachanuse (Clayton) Geaston and Gala (Marcel) Rolla; six brothers, Nathaniel Quarterman, John Quarterman, Walter Quarterman, Dee (Olivia) Quarterman, Jerome Quarterman and James Quarterman; one aunt, Willie Louise Quarterman; and three foster sisters, Idella Frasier, Frieda (Obey) Shorter and Stephanie Schumacher.
Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Friday at Dorchester Funeral Home in Midway.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Ludowici.
Interment and repass will follow at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Hinesville.
Dorchester Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Annette Gillespie
April 29, 2009
I am sorry to hear of Jean's death. It has been many years since we last saw each other. However, we did attend grade and high school together along with Nathaniel and Joan.
May your faith in God bring you peace.
Annette Norman Gillespie
Jewel Walker-Harps
April 25, 2009
My prayers are with you. Jean was my high school classmate. She was a wonderful woman.( I am Ann's aunt)
Michele Barnes
April 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. May God Bless and keep you.
Dorothy Anderson-Cooper
April 24, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Lynn Welsh
April 23, 2009
Dear Lenora,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Mother's have a special place in our hearts. May the happy memories see you through this difficult time. My prayers are with you & your family.
Alicia H Knox
April 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dorothy L Anderson-Cooper
April 23, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
LaShauana Armstrong
April 23, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
April 23, 2009
To the family;
We send our deepest condolences. May God be with you through this difficult time.
Love your cousin James Butler and Family
T'Challa O'Bryant
April 23, 2009
To the family-We are sorry to hear of your loss. May God keep you and comfort you in your time of sorrow. Please know that God will never leave you nor forsake you. He is just a whisper away!
Jackie & Tori Young
April 23, 2009
Jean Moore was a wonderful person. I'm so sorry she is no longer with us. My prayers are with the family.
Natasha West Thurman
April 23, 2009
Walter "Don King", my family offers our deepest condolences. We have you and your family in our prayers.
Karen Cooper
April 22, 2009
To Lenora & family, my thoughts and prayers are with you always. May God continue to keep His hands upon you. May He continue to give you the strenght and comfort in your time of sorrow. Always remember to look to the hills from where your help comes from. God Bless.
April 22, 2009
To the family...we offer our sincere condolences during this time of sorrow. We pray that God will strengthen & hold you close. Reflect on the many wonderful & loving memories that you all have shared with your dear mother and this shall ease the pain. Our prayers are with you...God bless!
Ministers Roger & Connie Calhoun
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
CASEY BOWENS
April 22, 2009
To Walter(Don King)& Family, I am deeply sorry to hear that you had lost your Mother.I had been where you are now. But everything will be alright, because GOD is to wise to make a mistake. My prayers & thoughts are with you all in this time of need.(SSU)
Pug Chase
April 22, 2009
Lenora,
I am very sorry for your family's loss. It is a terrible thing to lose ones parent no matter what the age as they have always been with you. The only good thing about it is that she is in a much better and more beautiful place.
Take care, my thoughts are with you.
Tonja O'Neil (Anderson)
April 22, 2009
Carmela, Walter and Lenora,
My heart goes out to you during this very difficult time. Please know you are all in my prayers. Look to the Lord for strength
Tracie Turner
April 22, 2009
To Walter and the family of my Dear Soror, Jean. "Things may not be looking up....Hold your head up high, it's gonna be a brighter day....All things work together for good to them that love God,
Whatever the situation, He will work it out......." May the melodies of this song comfort and stregthen you. He WILL work it out. I KNOW He will. Sisterly,
virtle everett
April 22, 2009
dearcamella may god bless you and your family in your time of lost. he is the one to lean on and keep you as you go through with the lost of your mother. we will keep you in our pray.
Shaun Jackson-Pierce
April 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during your time of grief.
Selina Quarterman
April 22, 2009
Dearest Carmella,
I was deeply sorry to hear of Cousin Jean's passing. May the many accomplishments she made in her life as a reflection, and the dedication to all of you and God - assure you that a servant as great as she could not die. Her spirit LIVES with us forever! I love you.
James Scott
April 22, 2009
Walter,
My family sends its condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may God keep you in perfect peace during this difficult time.
Charlie L. & Jamiria .(Chuckie) Anderson Jr.
April 22, 2009
My God Bless the family during this difficult time and may all the Angels sing in Heaven to sweet tune of "I Won;t Complain".
Anderson Family Reunion
April 22, 2009
To the bereaved family of our Late Jean Moore (a dutiful servant),
The sorrow of the faithful is not that of permanent loss; but the tender sense of sadness that comes in saying goodbye FOR NOW to someone we love. May today's sorrow give way to the peace and comfort of God's love. Please know that our love and prayers are with you.
Ms. Brenda Allen
April 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. May your memories soon bring you comfort.
Randy Lattimore
April 22, 2009
Walter,
Sheree and I send our condolences in the loss of your loving mother. Be strong and hold on to GOD's unchanging hand.
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