Mary Lee

Moore

Sis. Mary Lee Bumpers Moore, age 78, a native of Coffeeville, AL and a resident of Jackson, Al was born April 30, 1939 to the parentage of Della Mae Cox and the late Ollie Bumpers. Sis. Moore exchanged time for eternity Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at her home.

She was united in Holy Matrimony on August 17, 1955 to the late Dan Willie "D.W." Moore and they lived in Prestwick, AL. On December 28, 1960, they moved to Cincinnati, OH where they united with Rockdale Baptist Church in Cincinnati, OH. They later united with New Mission Missionary Baptist Church, Cincinnati, OH under the pastorate of the late Rev. George Q. Brown. On December 4, 1980, Reverend Dr. Moore was called to pastor Second Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, Cincinnati, OH and Sis. Moore moved her membership there. As First Lady, Sis. Moore served in the Christian Education Department, Open World Outreach Ministry, Missionary Department, Vacation Bible School, and she sang in the choir.

In October 1995, the Moore's fulfilled a desire of their heart; they returned to Jackson, AL, to live. Mt. Olive Number Two Missionary Baptist Church called Reverend Moore as pastor and Sis. Moore, the First Lady of Mt. Olive, was instrumental in organizing the first Women Ministry Auxiliary. She was a student of Sunday School Class #7, and was a loyal and dedicated songstress in the Adult and Combined Choirs. She was an anointed soloist and songstress. Among the songs she led were, "Total Praise", "Because He Lives", "I've Already Been To The Water", "May The Work I've Done Speak For Me".

Her hobbies included bowling, of which she earned many trophies in Cincinnati. She also enjoyed tending to her beautiful plants and flowers, and, of course, cooking. Homemade chicken and dumplings was one of her specialties.

"May Lee", as she was affectionately known to friends and relatives, was an humble and kind spirited virtuous woman who loved everyone and regularly spoke of her faith and dependence on Jesus Christ through her favorite scripture, "I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me", Philippians 4:13.

In addition to her father and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Earnest Dorsey, Henley Cox, Jr., and Terry Wayne Cox, and two sisters, Patricia Cox, and Mary Ann Cox.

She is dearly missed yet will forever be cherished in the hearts of her six children; devoted son and caregiver, David (Rosalyn, devoted caregiver) Moore of Jackson, AL; Carl Moore of Yellow Springs, OH, Derrick Moore of Leroy, AL; Ann Wise of Cincinnati, OH, Engret Moore of Oakland, CA, and Freda Moore of Houston, TX; mother, Della Mae Cox of Dallas, TX; two sisters, Dorothy (Joey) Whaley of Dallas, TX; Genet Cox of Palm Springs, FL; one brother, Cleveland Cox of Metaire, LA; two brothers-in-law, Rev. Tommie (Marilyn) Moore of Leroy, AL; Fred (Josephine) Moore of Fairfield, CA; three sisters-in-law, Louise Pruitt (Dr. Edsel) Davis of Birmingham, AL; Lula Mae Rodgers of Boise, ID, and Hannah Moore of Cincinnati, OH; 27 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Viewing Saturday, June 17, 2017, 12 noon until the 1pm service at Mt. Olive #2 Missionary Baptist Church, 105 Griffin Street, Jackson, AL; Dr. Stevenson Tullis, pastor; Rev. Quinton Kennedy, Jr., eulogist and grandson of Sis. Moore. Following burial in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Leroy, AL, the family will return to Mt. Olive where they will receive friends in the fellowship hall.

Services entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL 36545. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.