Obituary of Virginia Moore

Mrs. Virginia Moore The sun rose on the life of Mrs. Virginia Moore on August 20, 1951 in Davisboro, Georgia when she was born to proud parents, S. J. Fort and Wynonia Hilson-Melson. Her devoted stepfather, John Melson, Jr. raised her and she thought of him as her own father. She had one brother, John and one sister, Cynthia. Her sister remembers, "I gave her a nickname, "Tubby" and she gave Pastor Stanley Conway a nickname, "Duder". Educated in the public school system, Virginia graduated from Manual High School in Denver, Colorado. She continued her education at Central Business College. In May, 1978, Virginia was united in holy matrimony with Eddie Moore. The couple enjoyed taking their brother and his son to Cherry Creek Dam, going to the movies and to the Dog Track. She was the loving and devoted mother of one son, Edward, Jr. In later years, her grandson, Taj remembers his "kissing Grandma" being very supportive and loving. "She always wanted to kiss him when he was smaller." A woman of abiding faith in God, Virginia was a member of Spottswood AME Church where she served as the Assistant Director of Music for the Annual Conference. She was currently a member of Soul Care Full Gospel Center where she served as First Church Secretary. She was employed with P.S.A. Interviewing in the position of Senior Research Interviewer for 12 years. She had previously been employed as an Administrative Assistant with U.S. West for 25 years. She was known for dedication and excellence in her work. In her free time, Virginia enjoyed family and friends, shopping, eating and movies, "The Color Purple" was her favorite. Her best friends, Annie O'Leary, Debra Armstrong, Patricia Mack and Norma enjoyed her dancing and going out to eat with her. One of her favorite expressions was, "Where are we going to eat?" Her "Happy Birthday" song on everyone's birthday every year, her love, style, joy in life and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved Virginia. The sun set on the life of Mrs. Virginia Moore on November 29, 2013 when the Lord called her home to eternal rest. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Edward H. Bryant, Jr.; grandson, Taj J. Johnson. mother, Wynonia Melson; brother, John Melson, III; sister, Cynthia J. (Stanley) Con-way; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Rest in peace...Virginia