Christy Irene

Moore

Christy Irene Moore, a beloved matriarch and caring soul, passed away peacefully in her home on September 24, 2024 in Ellington, Missouri at the age of 106.  Born on February 2, 1918 in Turin, Iowa, Christy was the first child of the late Thayer E. and Mary Jo (Henriksen) Brown.

Christy attended college during the 1930s and was a proud member of the Tri Delta Sorority.  She graduated with an associate's degree from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri and received a degree in Business Education from University of Iowa in Iowa City.  She had the honor of meeting Amelia Earhart while attending Stephens and was crowned homecoming queen during her time at the University of Iowa.

Christy moved to Illinois to pursue a teaching career, and it was there that she met her husband, Joseph Earl Moore.  Their lives together began as an adventure as Earl joined the Navy and proudly served during World War II.  During the years following the war, Christy and Earl lived in Missouri, Kentucky, and Indiana – finally settling in Evansville, where they raised their two children.  Christy enjoyed many happy and fulfilling years in Evansville, including working as a real estate broker, and as the Assistant to the Registrar at the University of Evansville until her retirement.   She was a member of the PEO Sisterhood (Philanthropic Educational Organization) providing educational opportunities for women, something that was important to her.  Her passion for learning never ended.

Christy and Earl spent their retirement years in Indiana, Florida, and Missouri.  Christy enjoyed over 30 wonderful years as a part of the Ellington community and as a member of the Ellington United Methodist Church.  Her church family was dear to her.  She looked forward to visiting with her grandchildren, playing cards with her girlfriends, flower gardening, bird watching, reading, and Cardinal baseball games.  She had a love for the simple joys in life.  She held a close bond with each of her dear caregivers that selflessly stood by her side and eased her through some difficult times, surrounding her with love and laughter.  They will forever be "Christy's Angels."

Christy was known not only for her amazing warmth, grace, and thoughtfulness, but for her beautiful smile, bright blue eyes, and lively sense of humor.  She was a classy hostess, with a love for entertaining and cooking—especially when it brought her family and friends together.  Her roles as an adoring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend are her crowning glories.

Survivors include her children, Richard (Jayne) Moore and Mary (Dee) McCormack; six grandchildren, Jennifer DeHeer, John (Colleen) Moore, David (Kari) Moore, Mary Kristen (Chad) McWhinney, Molly (Thomas) Heady, and Michael (Heather) McCormack;  eighteen great grandchildren and ten great-great grandchildren;  one brother, Thayer Brown;  and her nieces and nephews.

Christy was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; her parents; and one sister, Betty Robinson.

Visitation will be held Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at McSpadden Funeral Home – Ellington, Missouri.

Funeral to follow at 12:00 p.m.

Minister:  Pastor Stan Hargis

Burial:  Ellington City Cemetery

Pallbearers:  John Moore, David Moore, Michael McCormack, Joseph DeHeer, Josh DeHeer, Connor McWhinney,  Will Moore, Nolan Heady, Johnathan Heady

Memorial donations may be made to the Ellington United Methodist Church and St. Jude's Children's Hospital