Gay Julia Moore

Gay Julia Moore went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Gay was born on October 14, 1941 to Eleanor Kilpatrick and William Fassnidge in San Antonio, Texas where she grew up as an only child with many beloved cousins. She met the love of her life Orby Wayne Moore and they were married in May 1968 and spent 53 wonderful years together. Gay worked many years in Lubbock real estate, sales and enjoyed volunteering at the schools always doing whatever was needed.

In May 1996, at 54 years old, Gay suffered an aneurysm that resulted in an untimely and devastating stroke that limited her speech and motor function. Despite this difficult turn, Gay never lost her beautiful, fun and adventurous spirit and continued to thrive with a productive and vibrant life full of joy and optimism. Everyone was amazed at her attitude and example as she defied all expectations and continued her role as matriarch to her loving family. She lost her husband Orby in 2019 and her beloved son Norman in 2025.

Gay and Orby had five children: David Schulz, Cozette Moyers, Susan Swift, Norman Moore and Joanna Cunningham.

Gay loved being with her family. She was always up for an adventure and did not let obstacles slow her down. She loved spending time with family and friends, eating Mexican food, and watching her classic movies and westerns.

Gay was a faithful member of 12th street church of Christ in Shallowater for many years and later attended South Plains church of Christ in Lubbock.

She was a faithful Christian whose entire life exemplified love, strength, generosity, and grace. Despite her limitations she remained faithful, wise, and joyful and was an example to all, with profound life lessons taught to others, not with words, but by example.

Gay leaves a legacy of love, strength, and joyful perseverance. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and anyone lucky enough to know her.

Gay is survived by her son, David Schulz and wife Chrissy of Lubbock; her daughter, Cozette Moyers and husband Randy of Shelby County, Texas; her daughter Susan Swift and husband Ricky of Lubbock; her daughter in law Marchelle Moore of Shallowater; her daughter Joanna Cunningham and husband Michael of Shallowater; her sister in law Delle Moore of Dimmitt; 23 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Orby Wayne Moore, her son Norman Orby Moore, her parents Eleanor and John Kilpatrick, her brother William Fassnidge, her brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Delpha Moore, her brother in law Richard Moore, and her grandson, Landon Moyers.

A visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home In Lubbock, Texas on Tuesday, May 26th from 5 to 7pm. A memorial service will be held at 12th Street Church of Christ in Shallowater, Texas on Wednesday, May 27th at 2pm.