Hazel M. Stamps Moore

Mrs. Hazel M. Stamps Moore transitioned to her Heavenly home on November 20, 2021. A native of Mississippi, she lived with her husband and family in Ponchatrain Park in New Orleans for many years. A professional librarian, she worked for over 30 years in the New Orleans Public School system, first as the head librarian at Booker T. Washington Senior High School and later at Marion Abramson Senior High School. She was a member of Central Congregational UCC and faithfully served in many capacities. Her other endeavors included the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, for which she served as President from 1981-1983. Blessed to live 97 years on earth, she embraced life with unbridled passion and determination, using her gifts to serve God and to uplift others. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 36 years, the late Wilbur Daniel Moore. She is survived by her children: Wilbur Dexter Moore (Beatrice Ortega) and Dr. Debra Moore Carter; son-in-law Donald W Carter Jr; 6 grandchildren: Dr. Mia M. Kirby (Darian Kirby), Jamal Daniel Joseph Moore, Noah Carter, Isaac Carter, Naomi Carter and Rebecca Carter; 3 great-grandchildren: Kylle Kirby, Kohl Kirby and Ysabel Deval. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, December 4, 2021, for 11:00 a.m. at Central St. Matthew United Church of Christ, 1333 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Due to Covid-19, all attendees are required to wear face masks. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.