Josy M. Moore

Josy M. Moore passed away at home after a brief illness on August 3, 2017. Josy was born December 16, 1932 to Thomas C. and E. Maie Moore of Lawrenceville, Virginia. Josy is survived by her husband of 66 years, the Reverend Charles A. Moore of Emporia and their children Charles A.(Andy) Moore, Jr. (Connie) of Kenbridge, Dr. Kathy M. Baker (Tim) of Chesterfield, and Betsy M. Draper (Calvin) of Emporia; grandchildren Tracy Moore, Emily Ligon (Brian), Kelli Wyatt (Lance), Zach Baker, Kait Baker and Allison Draper; and great grandchildren Matthew and Max Ligon. Josy was a retired sales associate with Peebles Department Store and worked at the Samaritan House Thrift Store until her final illness. Charles and Josy served God together at Warfield Baptist Church in Warfield, Virginia for more than 60 years and thereafter have enjoyed a fulfilling membership at Main Street Baptist Church in Emporia. Visitation will be held at Main Street Baptist Church in Emporia on Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral services will be held at Main Street Baptist Church on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 2 pm with internment to follow at Warfield Baptist Church Cemetery in Warfield, Virginia.