Dorothy Ines Moore

Dorothy attended Dunbar Middle School during the period of segregation. There she was a majorette and showcased her baton twirling skills in parades. She worked at the historic Pioneer Hotel. Later in life, Dorothy, worked as a professional housekeeper for several prominent families. Her warm demeanor, enlightening conversations turned work relations into friendships. She spent time reading the Wall Street journal and discovered she had a natural knack for picking stocks and bonds. Upon retirement, she remained friends with Lucille. Having moved to Sedona, Lucille chartered a Cessna airplane to bring Dorothy to Sedona for the summers.

Dorothy, affectionately known as “slow and steady” was a blessing and a gift who touched the lives of many. One might say, she was the weathering of water which carved stone.

A wonderful sister to nine siblings. Peggy, Dorothy and Carole were known as the “rat pack.” They lived together, cared for each other's children and partied at the clubs together. She was always by her mother's side, to help watch over the younger brothers and sisters; yet knowing when to accept their protection, aid, and encouragement.

Dorothy’s fortitude, moral strength, and deliberateness of character brought guidance and inspiration that touched the lives of her husband and five children. Joseph C. Moore, Sr., and Dorothy were married in 1958. Through her unyielding faith in the Lord almighty, daily prayers she believed without a doubt all her children were a blessing.

Dorothy was an awesome cook. She could make perfectly round pancakes – dozens all the same size. Deep fry the best corn paws. Evenly spread miracle whip and mustard on a piece of bread to curate the best tasting sandwich. Could use a spatula to scrape every bit of batter from the mixing bowel and place into the cake pan. Every cake was pure perfection, exquisitely frosted, flawlessly shaped, and deliciously moist.

Dorothy loved spending time with her friends or sisters hunting for the best knick-knacks. Pic-A-Dilly, McFrugal's, Big Lots, Old Pueblo Traders, Swap Meet, she was there. She enjoyed going to the Tucson Gem and Mineral show to find a beautiful stone and just talk with people.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, husband Joseph C. Moore, Sr., sisters Carole, Peggy, Lena “Sweet”, JoAnne, brother John “Sunny”, Granddaughters Someca and Latrice. She is survived by sister Mary Frances Williams (James), brothers James Jr (Viola)., Joe Douglas (Carol) and Archie.

Dorothy leaves behind her treasures – five children, sons Charles (Geraldine), Joseph C., Jr “Joe Joe”, Anthony (Gayle), Dennis and daughter Jennifer, fourteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.