Elise D. Moore died at home December 12, 2011, at the age of 100. She was born in Savannah, TN on February 21, 1911. During her life, she resided in Columbia, Knoxville, Hendersonville and Clinton, TN (25years). She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. She was a member of the XYZ Senior's Choir (Extra Year's of ZIP). She attended Sunday School and Bible Study Classes. She was also a member of Clinton Timely Topics Club. In the 1960's she lived in Knoxville and was the President of East High School's P.T.A. She worked at Miller's Department Store in the hat department. Later, in Hendersonville, she worked as a clerk at Payne's Dress Shop. She went to Hendersonville Baptist Church with country music singer, Johnny Cash and was personal friends with his mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Harry E. Moore, Sr.; parents, James and Annie Morris Dickson; 3 brothers and 1 sister; grandson, John B. Dennis, III.
She is survived by five children:
Betty Jo Hartley and husband Jim of Knoxville
Dr. Harry E. Moore, Jr. of Memphis, TN
Patsy Dennis and husband John of Powell
James E. Moore and wife Marlene of Clinton
David W. Moore and wife Linda of Clinton
Twelve Grandchildren:
Cynthia Moore of Memphis, TN
Lisa Ackermann and husband Lynn of Collierville, TN
Mark Dennis of Chattanooga, TN
Diane Dennis of Knoxville
Betty Jo Miller and husband Wade of Knoxville
Carolyn Smith and husband Darren of Knoxville
Susan Orr of Powell
Kelli McNamara and husband Kevin of Knoxville
Dr. Rick Moore and wife Mary Helen of Farragut
Melissa Warshaw and husband Jay of Wilmington, NC
Christy Sutton and husband Bob of Strawberry Plains
Dave Moore and wife Donna of Farragut
33- Great grandchildren
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 15th, from 5-7PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral service will follow with Rev. Sam Dean and Rev. Stan Elliott officiating. Graveside service will be Friday, December 16th at 11:00AM at Highland Memorial Park in Knoxville. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com