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1946
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2022
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Joy Moore Obituary
Joy was born August 15, 1946, in Raymondville to Morris Yerrington and Nora Belle Johnson Gillit. She graduated in 1965 from Lyford High School.
On June 6, 1973, she married the love of her life, Earl Lynn Moore. They were looking forward to celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary next year. They loved to travel, go to the beach, and spend time with family. Joy loved shopping and was never one to pass up buying a chicken or something for someone she cared about.
Joy worked 40+ years at Pittman and Davis, a job and group of people she loved. Upon her reluctant retirement, Earl and Joy moved to Ingram, TX to live closer to family.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Melvin Gillit and Nellis Jack Gillit.
She is survived by her loving husband, Earl; brother, Wendell Lynn and wife Jeanelle Horkman Gillit of Nassau Bay, TX; sister, Barbara Nell Gillit Blackwell and husband John (JC) of Harper, TX; nieces, Jody Lynn Gillit, Gina Rae Gillit Foster, Ginger Ann Gillit Foster Shullanberger, and Terri Lee Gillit Foster; nephews, Judson Wade Gillit and Gary Paul Gillit Foster; great-nieces, AnnaMarie Rose Gillit, Chelsie Shullanberger, Katharine Foster, and Ashley Foster; and great-nephews Allen Wade Gillit, Ethan Alexander Gillit, Pololín Paulino-Foster, Charles Shullanberger, and Paul Foster
Earl brought to the marriage his own children, grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly including Edward Lynn Moore, Suzanne Marie McReynolds, Shane Henry Samples, Cheyenne Marie Martin, and husband Joe.
A private family service will be held in the future. Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Wright's Funeral Parlor.
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Dollye Lee
January 25, 2023
Earl, I was saddened to learn of Joy´s passing. She was always concerned more about others than herself. May angels in heaven surround her & help you through this difficult time. Prayers for your healing.
Hal & Dale Hopfner
December 23, 2022
Earl, so sorry to hear of Joy´s passing. We loved having you both as our neighbors in Harlingen at Sunshine Estates.
May you find peace in your memories with Joy. Take care.
Hal & Dale Hopfner
Manitoba, Canada
Janice Hight Speck
December 17, 2022
My condolences, Jeanelle, to you and all your family.
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