JoAnne Moore Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

JoAnne was born March 3, 1933 to Elva and Finis Sloan in Newton Kansas, and died peacefully on July 15, 2014, after a valiant fight against Alzheimer's disease. JoAnne led a wonderfully full life, balancing her family, her work, her friends, and her faith. She graduated from Newton High School in 1951 as Salutatorian of her class, and that same year married William G. (Bill) Wright. JoAnne was one of the early "working moms," raising three kids with Bill and at the same time having her own distinguished career that ended with her retirement as a legal secretary from Strasburger and Price. After Bill's death, JoAnne married Harvey Moore in 1994, and they spent many wonderful years together traveling with family and friends, serving in leadership positions in their church, and enjoying time at Lake Texoma. JoAnne was the ultimate "matriarch" of her family - always organizing family get-togethers, and providing continual support to her children and grandchildren. She loved holiday gatherings with her family, and started planning for Christmas at least six months in advance. Her thoughtfulness, generosity, and support for her kids and grandkids were unequalled. In addition to spending time with her family, there was nothing that made JoAnne happier than socializing with her friends. Whether it was parties and dinners with members of her Sunday school class, or organizing annual "girls' trips for her high school classmates, she was happiest when she was with people she loved. She was also a natural leader, serving as Chairwoman of the Board of First Christian Church-Plano, and Director of the SAIL program at Christ United Methodist Church-Plano. She sang in the choir, volunteered for every type of church activity, participated in bible study groups, and was a strong leader in all of her Sunday school classes.JoAnne was preceded in death by her parents Elva and Finis Sloan; her husbands Bill Wright and Harvey Moore; and her brother Harold Sloan. She is survived by son Rick Wright (Diana), daughter Kathy Thomas (Kelly), son Mike Wright (Sherry), and step-daughter Lisa Harrington (Chris); grandchildren Jeff Wright (Jessica), Leigh Wright Banner (Nathan), Matt and Michael Thomas, and Chris, Michael and Jennifer Landrum; and two great-granddaughters (Blair and Greer). Funeral service and reception will be at 11:00am, Friday, July 18th, at Christ United Methodist Church, Parker Road and Coit Road in Plano.In JoAnne's honor, the JoAnne Moore Fund for Children has been established at the UNT Speech and Hearing Center to assist children with communication disorders. Donations may be directed to: UNT Division of Advancement, 1155 Union Circle, #311250, Denton, TX 76203-please specify "JoAnne Moore Fund".JoAnne's family would like to thank the wonderful staff and hospice caregivers of Silverado-Plano for being such loving companions for JoAnne. You all are amazing.