Lucille Rogers Moore

Lucille Moore,83, left us on Wednesday,June 26,2013 in Richmond,Virginia,with her family by her side. Born Anna Lucille Rogers on August 18,1929,to the late David and Anna Womack Rodgers in Pittsylvania County,VA.,she was one of ten children. Her parents,five of her sisters(Mary,Martha,Ann,Bertha,Geneva and Alma) and her three brothers (Booker,Willie Henry and Mac )who preceded her in her walk to heaven,celebrated her arrival. In her teen years,the lights of the big city called Lucille and she moved to Richmond. Quick with a laugh but always ready to help someone,she held several jobs,believed in living life,and in the process touched hundreds. A humble warm caring person,she had seven children:Joyce,Sylvia(Sam),Sheila (Alvin),Janice(Johnnie),Vernon,Pam(Oscar)and Anthony(Wanda). Thanks to a late great personal friend,she also had a god daughter Jocelyn (Clarence) who she considered to be another daughter. She and her dedicated loving friends-the late Ms. Lois and the late Mrs. Dickerson,the late Mrs. Ford and the lone survivor,Mrs. Dallas,enjoyed shopping,walking and laughing and many meals together. They monitored the neighborhood children and fulfilled the idea of the village raising the child long before it was fashionable. Advocating civic involvement and responsibility,she took pride in being able to cast her vote in Virginia once people of color were allowed to vote. Working to get out the vote,she was recognized as a committed voter by local politicians. Although she often had financial challenges,her household always had room to welcome other family members and friends. One of her favorite sayings-"We don't have much,but we have love"-permeated her life and living. Her cooking was legendary..a little bit of this,a little bit of that and a touch of love created enough to feed her family and many more. A firm practicing believer in Jesus Christ from an early age,she joined Pilgrim Baptist Church in Richmond. Active in many ministries in the church when her health permitted,she was a member of the Sunday School,Missionaries,Pastor's Aid and of course the Ushers. Often viewed as "The Mother" of the church,she was recognized for more than 55 years of devoted service. Quick to smile and eagar to assist,her lessons of respect and selfless concern of her fellow human beings,provided a powerful demonstration to her 8 children,13 grandchildren,15 great-grandchildren and her great-great granddaughter.

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Lucille Rogers Moore

August 18, 1929 - June 26, 2013