Alice Bonney Kelly Moore

Alice Bonney Kelly Moore Alice Kelly Moore of Austin was called to heaven by her Lord on July 5, 2011, following a valiant battle with ovarian cancer. During her illness she continued to live life to the fullest and daily demonstrated her faithfulness as a personal example for others to follow. A memorial service to celebrate Alice's life will be held at Park Hills Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. on July 16, 2011. Alice is survived by Dick, her husband of 42 years; son Ric of Austin, TX; daughter Alice Bonney Simcik and son-in-law Bruce, of Cedar Park, TX and their daughters Caitlin Christian, Krista Kelly, and Brenna Hope; brother Chuck Kelly of Santa Ana, CA; sister Jo Kelly Edwards and her husband Richard of Birmingham, AL; sister Caroline Kelly Tait and her husband Claude of Shreveport, LA; mother-in-law Loraine Harris Moore; sister-in-law Madge Rimmer and her husband Doug of Bossier City, LA; brother-in-law David Moore and his wife Marie of Del City, OK; sister-in-law Scheri Cloud and her husband Wade of Plano, TX; sister-in-law Kandi Britt and her husband Scott of Keithville, LA. There are numerous cousins, nieces and nephews who will miss her Aliceness. Alice was born in February 1948, in Quitman, MS to Charles Jackson Kelly and Carolyn Mason Kelly. Alice grew up in a USAF family and lived in Germany, France, Idaho, Arkansas and Louisiana. As a child she enjoyed summer vacations at her Mason grandparent's home in Enterprise, MS. Alice graduated from Hall High School in Little Rock, AR, attended NSU in Natchitoches, LA and earned her B.A. Degree in Art from the UA at Little Rock. While attending NSU, Alice met and married Donald Richard Moore and began a career as a full time mother and USAF wife. Alice worked as an instruction writer and editor for Leisure Arts, school teacher, office manager, point of sale computer sales, training, installation, repair and Red Cross volunteer. Alice was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmommy, and friend. Alice enjoyed a walk on a sandy beach or a stroll through the neighborhood, a good restaurant and an entertaining movie or a good book. She was a gifted artist in all mediums, as well as knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing and beading. Her enthusiasm for the rummikub game resulted in many new players. Alice's love for the Lord led her to share her faith in Jesus with others through Stonecroft Ministries Christian Women's Clubs. She served in Bellville, IL and Austin, TX where she was chairman. Alice shared her testimony as a Stonecroft guest speaker at clubs around the US. Alice's family extends a special thanks to Hospice Austin's Christopher House staff for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Alice's memory to Park Hills Baptist Church, 900 S. Mo-Pac Expressway, Austin, TX 78746 or any charity of your choice.