Mary Hazel Moore, age 85

Mary Hazel Moore, age 85 of Rutherfordton passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019.

Mary was born November 30, 1933 in Caroleen and was a daughter of the late Kermith and Eula Shipman Buckner. She worked for many years for Burlington Industries at the Caroleen Plant and later for Rutherford Hospital in the Laundry Department where she retired.

Mary attended Harriett Memorial Baptist Church in Caroleen and was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She very much enjoyed her family and especially loved sitting on her front porch with her sister and she treasured the visits from her sister from Florida.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Moore, a daughter, Tammy P. Moore, and brothers, Earl and Ray Buckner.

Survivors include her daughters, Lynn Grason and husband Robert of Forest City, Hope Taylor and husband Gary of Rutherfordton, sisters, Blanche Melton of Rutherfordton, Faye Dancey of Florida, her three grandchildren, as well as five great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was held in The Padgett and King Chapel. Interment followed at High Shoal Baptist Church Cemetery.

The Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family.