Vera Moore

MANTENO, Ill. -- Vera G. Moore, 93, of Manteno, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, at her daughter's home in Manteno.

She was born March 28, 1926, in Fredericktown, Missouri, to David N. and Flora V. Jones Simmons. Vera and Joseph Moore were married Feb. 4, 1947, in Mayfield, Kentucky. He preceded her in death Dec. 7, 1997.

She worked in home health care and was a volunteer at Saint Francis Medical Center.

Loving survivors include a son, David A. Moore of Jacksonville, Florida; daughter, Delene Riley of Manteno; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Gary Moore; and daughter, Trecia Mae Moore.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ronald Matheny officiating. Burial will be at Lorimier Cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.