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Obituary For Evelyn S. Moore

Ms. Evelyn S. Moore, 87, of Jackson, MS passed away 9/4/2023.

Ms. Moore was born January 8, 1936 in Goshen Springs, MS. She was married to the late Mr. Willie Smith, Jr. in 1953 then to the late Mr. O.D. Moore in 1974. Evelyn began her study of the Bible in the mid 1960s and because of what she learned, she dedicated her life to Jehovah and was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1967.

Evelyn was a wonderful Mother and Grandmother and shared her hope with all those whom she met.

She leaves to cherish her memory: 2 daughters - Bettie E. Pepper of Jackson, MS and Elaine (Johnny) Jones of Memphis, TN and 1 son - Willie (Linda) Smith, III of Jackson, MS. Five grandchildren: Reuben K. Pepper, Sr. (Nedra) of Rochester, MN, Caleb V. Pepper of Atlanta, GA, Sheria, Christopher and Marlon Smith of Jackson, MS. Six great grandchildren, 3 great, great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing and Visitation will take place:
Friday, September 8, 2023 from 1pm to 6pm
Collins Farish Street Chapel
415 N. Farish Street | Jackson, MS 39202

A Celebration of Life will be held:
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
4493 W. Northside Dr. | Jackson, MS 39209

Interment: Shady Grove Cemetery
305 Church Rd. | Brandon, MS 39047

Guest Book

Dear Family and Friends: Words cannot describe how deeply saddened we are for the loss of your dearly beloved Mother! May the God and Father of tender mercies grant us all continuous love, peace and comfort during this most difficult time now and in the days ahead! Please know that the love Aunt Evelyn had for us all, will forever remain in our hearts! We look forward to seeing our loved ones again in PARADISE!!!❤️ Melvaline McCool, Robert and Juanita Steen

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Mrs.moore you was a nice lady and a neighbor and we going to miss you very much.

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Celebrating the life of my aunt Evelyn Moore. Sending love to her family. Love, Dorothy J Buckner, MD, and family.

- Dorothy Buckner

May God's grace and love surround the family and friends of my aunt Evelyn Moore and bring you peace and comfort, and know that you are not alone. Evelyn was one of my favorite aunts and also a Favorites and beloved playmate. We all had Nick names: zip(ZADDIE),punkin(OREA), jeannie bug(DOROTHY), and monkey(EVELYN). We went on many playful adventures. We often played on biddy Hill, which is above grandma's house with the chicken coop. we often gathered the eggs, which never made it to the table, because we boiled them in a tin can, and had them for luncch up on the hill. We often went fishing in the creek down by the spring and caught fish, and sometimes crawfish or crawdads. Sometimes we spent the whole day playing down by the spring. We gathered all kinds of fruit on our adventures: peaches, plums, blackberries, apples, and pears. Occasionally we would sneak into the smokehouse And sneak a jar of canned fruit. Canned peaches was my brothers favorite, but one time we did get caught! You might say we were regular little scavengers. Sometimes we would sit on grandmas porch, shelling A mess of peas are butter beans for dinner. Then we would skip down the road to the spring, scattering the hulls of the peas and butter beans along the road while singing: " a Tisket a Tasket, a green and yellow basket..." These are fond memories of some of the time that we had fun playing with my aunt Evelyn as kids. I am grateful for the joy, kindness, playfulness, zest, and enthusiasm which aunt Evelyn had for life. I will cherish these memories forever! With joyful celebration, and in loving memory of my aunt and playmate Evelyn S. moore. Your niece (daughter of Fannie) Dorothy J, Pace Buckner,MD and monkey(Evelyn)

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