1914
2017
A memorial service for Mrs. Emma Dee Kirk Moody Moyer, of Miramar Beach, FL, formerly of Anniston, AL, will be held Saturday, September 16, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. in the Life Center Chapel at Parker Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Mack Amis officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior.
Mrs. Moyer passed away Monday, September 11, 2017.
Survivors include her daughter, Dianne Moody Pope (Tommy); grandchildren, Thomas Carroll Pope, III (Amy), Kirklyn Pope Simonton (John), Richard Moody Pope (Kathy), and George Jackson Pope (Jamie); great-grandchildren, Emma, Evan, John Thomas, Charlie, Greer, Katelyn, Will, Lydia, Ellie, Jack, and Anna; sister, Helen Kirk Cole; and many very special nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.J. Kirk; her first husband, William Lloyd Moody; her second husband, Richard C. Moyer; and her siblings, Lillian, Mallory, Clara, R.E., B.F., O.G., and J.H.
Born in Rockmart, GA on January 12, 1914, Kirk was a vital member of the Anniston community and lived the last 10 years of her life at Brookdale Senior Living in Miramar Beach, FL. During her years in Anniston, she was an active member of Parker Memorial Baptist Church and especially loved the Phebean Sunday School Class. Kirk was an amazing mother to her only daughter, Dianne, an even more amazing grandmother to her 4 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Fondly known as Gran Nana, Kirk was most proud of her daughter and son-in-law, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. As matriarch of the family, Kirk loved the family gatherings at Dianne's that were always full of joy, laughter and love.
Kirk's years of working as an R.N. in Anniston coupled with her over 32 years as a volunteer Red Cross Nurse are an example of her work ethic and compassion for others, noted by her many awards from Red Cross and Retired Senior Volunteer Program. When she was 90 years old, Kirk traveled with Parker Memorial Baptist to Honduras as a medical missionary. Her respect for medicine and ability to care for others were some of her greatest gifts that led to her greatest accomplishments.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Foundation for Southeast Texas Disaster Relief Fund, Regional Medical Center Foundation, or the American Red Cross.
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6 Entries
September 18, 2017
Nancy Hansen
Diane and family - I am so sorry for your loss - I have know and loved your mother and grandmother for years. She was always an inspiration for me both personally and professionally. She was a friend to my parents - Bill and Bee Daniel and was always kind compassionate and caring. I know you will miss her deeply.
September 15, 2017
Joy Williams Warren
Diane, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Having grown up next door to Kirk she influenced my life as I watched her day in and day out be dedicated to her nursing profession. She encouraged me through nursing school as she did each young student she came in contact with. So very strong, kind, fair, professional, a role model and maybe a little bossy she will be missed but always remembered with admiration.
September 15, 2017
Joan Medders Hayes
Diane,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. I will always remember what a sweet lady she was! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!
September 14, 2017
to Dianne and family so sorry to here of Emma dees passing.Dee was so good and so thoughtful to my father Woodrow during his illness and death.our family will always remember her for the kindness she shown to us.We loved her very much.Karen Kirk Reeder and family.
September 14, 2017
Bren Davis
Dianne and Family,
So very sorry to learn of Miss Kirk's passing!!! She was a wonderful lady!!! She is certainly missed by all her Friends at Brookdale as they were already sad to see her leave her home there! She had 103 amazing years!! And she will be missed very much by all she touched!
September 14, 2017
Gail Fite (Burgess) Cantrell
Dear family I'm so sorry to learn of the loss of your precious mother. She a great servant to so many for so many years! She was my nurse when I had my tonsils removed when I was about 12 years old. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead as only He can for His grace is sufficient for all our needs. I will be remembering you all in prayer during this difficult time.
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