Jean Moore
FOUNTAIN CITY - Jean Anne Jerney Moore (January 15, 1943 - August 24, 2023) Jean Anne Moore, 80, of Fountain City, made her final journey home to the Lord on August 24, 2023. She spoke her last words, “I’m ready to go home,”and gestured a “thumbs up” to her husband of 58 years. She passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family. Jean was born on January 15, 1943 in Johnstown, PA. She graduated from Richland High School, where she met her high school sweetheart, the love of her life, D.J. Moore. In 1959, at the age of 16, Jean wrote a heartfelt message to D.J., spanning two full pages in his high school annual. She closed by writing, “May the Lord bless you and keep you and may He always keep us in love. Always Your Love, Jean.” And He did. They married and later built a beautiful life together with their two children in East Tennessee. Jean was a Registered Nurse. She graduated from Mercy School of Nursing in 1963 and later earned her BSN from Maryville College. She was a volunteer for Lost Sheep Ministry and long time member of Fountain City United Methodist Church. She taught 5th grade Sunday school and was a member of the Pairs and Spares Sunday school class. She is a beloved and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Jean enjoyed cross country road trips to California-especially the infamous 2013 roadtrip with their granddaughters, traveling abroad to Germany, and vacations in Hawaii and Marco Island. One of her favorite places to visit was Fountain City Library. She was a lover of chocolate, birds, books, and daisies. Jean took great pride in her Slovenian heritage. She also enjoyed photographing her family and curating priceless photo albums. Jean was a beautiful person, inside and out, and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.
Jean Moore is survived by her husband of 58 years, D.J. Moore; son, David Moore and wife, Carolyn; daughter, Jennifer Moore Lovett and husband, Adam; granddaughter, Whitney Moore and husband, Jack; granddaughter, Amber Lovett and partner, Erica Allen; and great granddaughter, Violet Sunset Moore.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Julia Jerney; father, John Jerney; sister, Margaret “Peggy” Kellner; and grandson, Joshua Moore #77. A private memorial was held for close friends and family with Rev. Don Handshew officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fountain City United Methodist Backyard Mission Funds.
Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory is honored to serve the Moore family.
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