Joanne Moore Obituary
She was born December 27, 1938 in Keego Harbor, Michigan to the late Arlo and Bernice Sutphen Tracy. After High School she graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago where she also received an Evangelical Teacher Training Associate certificate.
August 11, 1962 she married Edwin Moore and began a career of homemaking and ministry as a Pastor's wife, serving with him in teaching, singing, and selflessness. She founded the Stanleytown Baptist Children's Center and served as Director for more than 30 years, training hundreds of children and counseling parents.
In addition to her parents Joanne was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Tracy.
Left to mourn are her husband of 63 plus years the Rev. Edwin Moore; son, Daniel Archie Moore; daughter, Suzanne Tracy Helbert (Randy); grandchildren, Hannah Aaron (Cameron) and Caleb Helbert (Megan); great grandchildren Eloise and Sawyer; and sister, Patricia Vatter.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Smyrna Church with the Rev. Farrell Hussey and Rev. Arnold Comer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday at Kennedy Funeral Home.
Services entrusted to Kennedy Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com.
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JK
December 13, 2025
A beautiful woman of faith who gave her life to God, she will be deeply missed. My daughter was counseled by her and she totally turned her life around. I send my condolences to her loving family and friends. Thank you Joanne, you are a genuine blessing to those in need. May you rest in peace forever.
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