COZY REID MOORE

COZY REID MOORE went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 23, 2010.She joins her precious husband of 58 years, S.D., who preceded her in death. Cozy's name epitomized her personality: exuberant, mischievous, delightfully fun-loving, and caring.Her steadfast love for the Lord was shown in her life through her generous spirit; her commitment to young married couples in her churches of Second Baptist Church--most recently--and South Main Baptist Church here in Houston and earlier at First Baptist Church in New Orleans.She deeply loved and took great pride and joy in her family and is survived by her two daughters, Connie Smith and Candy Leibe, and her five grandchildren--Allison Smith, Courtney Smith Hodge, Whitney Smith Fibich, Brandt Leibe, and Brooke Leibe--and two great granddaughters, Hallie Hodge and Tynsley Hodge. Born in Mabank, Texas, the eighth of eleven children, she followed S.D., who was in the service, to Boston, where they were married, and later to Philadelphia. Cozy's resilience and gregarious nature served her well in her many moves to New Orleans, Houston, San Francisco, and ultimately back to Houston for the last 40 years of her life. Her involvement in all facets of church life; Coterie of Houston; and the Delphians, circa 1963; speak of her servant's heart and love for others. There was never a moment that Cozy was not encouraging others with her stories and infectious laugh nor opening her home to those she loved for grand meals and parties. Having the gift of hospitality, she was the epitome of Southern grace and charm. Above all of her accomplishments she will be best remembered for her great faith and love of life. Cozy never met a stranger; everyone that met her considered her a friend and immediately loved and trusted her. Coco forever will be remembered by her grandchildren for her strong faith; love of cooking and fashion; her perpetual optimism; and, most importantly, her amazing ability to make you laugh in even the worst of circumstances.A memorial service celebrating Cozy's life will be on Friday, June 25, 2010 at 12:00 Noon in the Sanctuary of Second Baptist Church located at 6400 Woodway Drive, Houston, Texas 77057 with Pastor Gary Moore officiating. Following the services Cozy's family will receive guest in the Deacons Parlor of the church.