Marci MOORE

MOORE, Marci Sue 62, of St. Petersburg, Florida, died December 19, 2020, after almost two years of living with metastatic breast cancer. Her wife, brother, sister-in-law and the amazing care team at Suncoast Hospice Mid-Pinellas Care Center were at her side as she transitioned to the next life. Marci is survived by her wife, Pam Williams; her mother, Sue Moore; brothers Marvin (Phong), Paul (Jenny) and Joel (Amy); her Moore nephews, Mikey (Amber), Chad (Chelsea), Zachary, Clayton (Grace) and Josh; her wife's family, who she loved like her own, Cindy Williams, David (Karen) Williams, Daryl, Kim and Wesley Gramling and Robyn Mallery; and Idrissa, the brother she 'adopted' in Rwanda. She will be missed by friends and family around the world, especially her beloved Life is a Verb and Womanhood Weekend communities. She was predeceased by her father, Shields and her brother, Mark (Kay). When Marci's mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1995, the fragility of life prompted a dream; that dream compelled Marci to finally tell Pam how she felt about her. They had grown to care deeply for one another other over the course of a five-year friendship. That friendship formed the foundation of a love that grew deeper over their almost 26 years together. In 2013, when legally allowed, they were married on Whidbey Island, one of their favorite places. Marci was a member of Lake Seminole Presbyterian Church, where she and Pam were active in the adult bible study group and frequently gathered members for Tuesday night movies. Marci was a member of the rare species Florida native. Born at St. Joseph's hospital, she lived in the Tampa Bay area most of her life. As the only girl among four boys, there were plenty of adventures in her early years, from swimming in a lake with an alligator named Albert to trying to send her brother, Marvin, to the moon in a rocket made from an old washing machine. While she loved her brothers dearly, when her brother, Paul, was born, her mother found her praying beside his crib, "God, please change him into a girl." Marci attended East Tennessee State University and eventually returned to Florida where she graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in accounting. Marci spent the early part of her career as a nonprofit executive, later building a consulting practice, Nonprofit Finance Pros/Innergized, with Pam where they traveled around the world helping clients navigate transition and crisis. Marci loved the work and clients became lifelong friends. Marci's real passion, however, was writing. Over the years she had poems and essays published and started a small neighborhood newspaper with her brothers. They called it Justice, and the tag line was "Where else can you get justice for a nickel?" She wrote the advice column, Dear Blabby. In 2019, she realized a lifelong dream when her book, Love Letters from Your Life, with co-author, dear friend and mentor Mary Anne Radmacher, was published. We are grateful to the angels who made that dream a reality. Marci was a love advocate and an encourager. No person was insignificant to her. Starting up a conversation with a complete stranger was one of her greatest joys. She believed in saying how she felt and held nothing back when it came to love. She believed deeply that there was good in the world and that people and relationships were precious gifts to be treasured. In her last few days, what she wanted more than anything was for people to know she loved them. She would want you to do the same. We are grateful for the many people who sent funds for Operation Taxi, a legacy project, before Marci's death. If you wish to honor her memory at this time, donations to the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, Everytown for Gun Safety or METAvivor, Inc. would be appreciated. We will host a private celebration of life Saturday, January 30, 2 pm. The service will be live-streamed to allow virtual participation. Details to follow.