Obituary of Virginia Moore

Funeral services for Virginia Dean Hammond Moore, age 84, of Woodland will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at 1:00 PM from Roanoke First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ralph Barrow and Rev. Paul Moore officiating. Mrs. Moore will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to services beginning. There will be a private graveside service at Big Springs Baptist Cemetery. Mrs. Moore passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014, at her family home. Survivors include one son, Will Moore (wife, Laurie) of Woodland and many cousins. A Troup County, GA native, Mrs. Moore was born on October 20, 1030, the daughter of Holland and Claire Woodyard Hammond. She was a very active member of Roanoke First United Methodist Church and was a sales clerk at Woolworth 5 & 10 for 45 years. Mrs. Moore was an avid reader; well known for making baby blankets; and she was treasurer of the Crape Myrtle Garden Club, a member of Magazine Club, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, M.T. "Junior" Moore; twin sons; and one brother. The family is accepting flowers or, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Roanoke First United Methodist Church's window fund.