Barbara Lucile Moore

April 18, 1925 - June 2, 2019

Barbara Lucile Moore, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away in her sleep June 2, 2019 at the age of 94. Barbara was born in Battle Creek on April 18, 1925 to Merle John and Alice Lucile (Hoyt) Miller. As a young girl she loved tap dancing, and was a member of her high school marching band. Her favorite, however, was cheerleading so she could ride the bus and watch the boys. After high school Barbara married Bill Moore on July 28, 1945. They were happily married for 64 years. In her early married years Barbara surprised many area race fans racing micro-midget cars in the 1950’s with her husband Bill. In their later years Barbara and Bill were members of the Maple City Old Car Club, and enjoyed the camaraderie of the group. She was an accomplished homemaker, but was also employed in her earlier years as a bus driver, and at Kellogg’s in Battle Creek. She and Bill enjoyed traveling the country in their motorhome. After retirement they moved to Lakeland Florida where they lived for 26 years. If she were to be asked what she was most proud of in her life, it would be of her son and daughter. Barbara is survived by her son, Steven Moore; daughter, Kay (Dave) Renault; grandchildren, Joshua Moore and Tracy Kay Renault; and great-granddaughter, JulieAnn Moore. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill; her daughter, Dawn Marie Moore; and her parents. Graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Bellevue, Michigan at 11:00 AM Monday, August 12, 2019 with a picnic in the park to follow. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Barbara on her Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.