Lela Moore

Lela Moore obituary, Sherman, TX

Lela Moore

Lela Moore Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cravens Funeral Home - Sherman on Jan. 23, 2026.
Lela Anna Moore, was born in Dennison, Texas on January 16, 1952, the 10th child of 16 born to John Sr and Zealer Moore. Lela departed this earthly life on January 16, 2026, at the age of 74.

Lela graduated from Denison High School, in the class of 1970. She worked at Texas Instrument, Diaper Jean and Levi Strauss Action Line as seamstress for many years. Crocheting and sewing were her favorite hobbies, and she enjoyed doing both for her family and friends.

Lela is survived by her brothers; Leaodus Moore and Andrew Moore, sisters; Edna Moore and Joice Shindler. She was loved dearly and will be missed by a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, and siblings; James Moore, Edward Moore, John Moore, Jr., Charles Moore, Dornal Moore, Joe Moore, Gertrude Edmondson, Clarissa Cobb, Annie Evans, Juanita Hughes and Joella Duffie.

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