Tenita Sue Moore, 63, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Woodbridge Senior Living in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Born in Hickory, North Carolina on November 17, 1957, she was a daughter of the late Charles Edward Moore and Martha Janice (Clark) Moore who survives her of Boiling Springs, South Carolina.
Tenita had an independent spirit and was a dedicated worker throughout her life. She retired from the USPS in Raleigh, NC when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 57. Tenita enjoyed spending time with her daughter and family, as well as her many friends throughout her life. She was an animal lover and rescuer, and an avid member of the ASPCA. Some of her skills and hobbies included playing the clarinet, handcrafts, woodworking and gardening. She was an active member of Viewmont Baptist Church in her early years and later belonged to the Methodist denomination.
In addition to her mother, she is also survived by her daughter, Stacey Moore of Arizona; one sister, Catherine Moore McGinnis of Boiling Springs, South Carolina; nephew, Patrick McGinnis and his wife Lauren of Inman, South Carolina and a close cousin, Diane Clark of Hickory, North Carolina.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3120 Falling Creek Road, Hickory, NC 28601 with Rev. Regiani Pereira officiating.
Memorials may be made to: www.ASPCA.org/donate or to Alzheimer's Association, www.act.alz.org/site/Donation.
Seawright Funeral Home & Crematory
Inman, SC