Ava A. Moses

Ava A. Moses obituary, Saint James, MO

Ava A. Moses

Ava Moses Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by James & Gahr Mortuary - Salem on Sep. 22, 2023.

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Ava Moses 101 of St. Louis, Missouri passed from this life on September 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Ava was born on May 5, 1922, in Salem, Missouri to Sam and Gertrude Barnes Gibbs.
Ava was united in Marriage to Charles Fredrick Moses and to this union two children were born. Charles and Ava decided to move to St. Louis, Missouri to make a living and raise their children.
Ava's daughter Marsha had a health condition, Ava took care of her she was her personal care giver up till her age and health was working against her. She had to have some help, but one could say caring for Marsha kept her going. Being 101 years old and living at home was a blessing. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, watching preaching on tv, and reading her bible faithfully. She was of the Baptist faith.
Ava is survived by her children, Charles Moses and wife Brenda of Troy, Illinois, Marsha Moses of St. Louis, Missouri, sister Ella Mae Lunsford of St. Louis Missouri. Grandchildren; Debra, Michael, and Michelle. Many nieces and nephews and many friends.
Ava was preceded in death by parents, Sam and Gertrude Gibbs, husband Charles Fredrick Moses, granddaughter Tracy and two siblings.
Funeral Services for Ava Moses were held Friday September 23, 2023, at the Salem Chapel Of James Gahr Mortuary with Bro. Charlie Younger officiating. Interment was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Family and friends were pallbearers.

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