Kathleen Moore
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Mary Kathleen Moore, 95, passed away October 18, 2021 at her home. As a young bride, she earned her certificate in welding and worked for the United States Army as a welder. She worked on Army tanks preparing them for combat. She was the only one small enough to fit into some of the tight crevices that needed repair. After she began having children, she became a full-time mother and housewife for several years. As the children grew older, she held various jobs, most of which were as a seamstress in different garment factories. When her grandchildren came along, she became a full-time grandmother and housewife. As the grandchildren grew older, she again returned to the working world as a seamstress She eventually retired to remain a full-time housewife. She loved her husband, children, and grandchildren deeply. She always had a meal prepared, or at the very least homemade goodies, for anyone who decided to stop by. She loved her family fiercely, laughed often, and cared deeply.
Kathleen is survived by her daughters, Patsy Murphree(Donald), Mitchealine Cowsert, and Jill Chrestman(Bobby Albert); son, Jack Montgomery(Kat); daughter in law, Peggy Stepp; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and one brother, Jerry Tutor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cliff Moore; and her son, Don Stepp.
Services will be Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 1PM at Baldwin Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc with Bro. Jeff Lamb, Bro. Jack Montgomery, and Bro. Wayne Cobb officiating. Burial will follow in Carey Springs Cemetery. Baldwin Memorial Funeral Home of Pontotoc is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers: Jeff Lamb, Darrell Pierce, Donovan Randolph, Jason Ritchie, Greg Ritchie, and Landon Murphree.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 20th 5-8PM at Baldwin Memorial Funeral Home and Thursday, October 21st 12PM until service time at Baldwin Memorial Funeral Home.