Barbara Jean Moore, 91, of Drakesville, Iowa passed away on May 1, 2023 at the Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She was born on December 10, 1931 to Orlando James and Dovie Hopkins Bailey at her home in Drakesville. She attended Fidelity No. 4 in rural Davis County until going to Bloomfield High School, graduating in 1950. After high school, Barbara worked at Bankers Life in Des Moines. On August 12, 1956 she married Roland Moore and to this union two children were born, Susan and Bryan. Roland passed away in August 1964 and Barbara continued to live on the farm raising their children.
Barbara worked for Hamilton Murrell Feed Mill for many years. She was an active member of Drakesville volunteering many hours to the Old Soldiers and Settlers Reunion and as a 4H Leader. She was also a faithful member of the Drakesville United Methodist Church where she served in many capacities. Barbara loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She attended many school activities and sporting events over the years. She will be greatly missed by her family.
She is survived by her daughter and daughter-in-law, of Bloomfield; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Bryan Moore; and two sisters, Christine Bailey and Virginia Lockman.
Funeral services were May 5, 2023 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Burial at the Taylor Cemetery in Appanoose County
Barbara worked for Hamilton Murrell Feed Mill for many years. She was an active member of Drakesville volunteering many hours to the Old Soldiers and Settlers Reunion and as a 4H Leader. She was also a faithful member of the Drakesville United Methodist Church where she served in many capacities. Barbara loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She attended many school activities and sporting events over the years. She will be greatly missed by her family.
She is survived by her daughter and daughter-in-law, of Bloomfield; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Bryan Moore; and two sisters, Christine Bailey and Virginia Lockman.
Funeral services were May 5, 2023 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Burial at the Taylor Cemetery in Appanoose County
Barbara Jean Moore, 91, of Drakesville, Iowa passed away on May 1, 2023 at the Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She was born on December 10, 1931 to Orlando James and Dovie Hopkins Bailey at her home in Drakesville. She attended Fidelity No. 4 in rural Davis County until going to Bloomfield High School, graduating in 1950. After high school, Barbara worked at Bankers Life in Des Moines. On August 12, 1956 she married Roland Moore and to this union two children were born, Susan and Bryan. Roland passed away in August 1964 and Barbara continued to live on the farm raising their children.
Barbara worked for Hamilton Murrell Feed Mill for many years. She was an active member of Drakesville volunteering many hours to the Old Soldiers and Settlers Reunion and as a 4H Leader. She was also a faithful member of the Drakesville United Methodist Church where she served in many capacities. Barbara loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She attended many school activities and sporting events over the years. She will be greatly missed by her family.
She is survived by her daughter and daughter-in-law, of Bloomfield; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Bryan Moore; and two sisters, Christine Bailey and Virginia Lockman.
Funeral services were May 5, 2023 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Burial at the Taylor Cemetery in Appanoose County
Barbara worked for Hamilton Murrell Feed Mill for many years. She was an active member of Drakesville volunteering many hours to the Old Soldiers and Settlers Reunion and as a 4H Leader. She was also a faithful member of the Drakesville United Methodist Church where she served in many capacities. Barbara loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She attended many school activities and sporting events over the years. She will be greatly missed by her family.
She is survived by her daughter and daughter-in-law, of Bloomfield; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Bryan Moore; and two sisters, Christine Bailey and Virginia Lockman.
Funeral services were May 5, 2023 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Burial at the Taylor Cemetery in Appanoose County
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