Barbara Jean Moore, 89, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at the Oakley Place in Greenville.
She was born on September 14, 1931, in Lynn, Indiana, to the late Paul and Alta (Ward) Kenworthy.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her brothers, Carl (Francis) Kenworthy and Paul “Eddy” Kenworthy; and her son-in-law, Ron Kauffman.
Barbara was a graduate of Spartanburg High School in Spartanburg, Indiana. She prided herself on never missing a day of school in 12 years. Barbara enjoyed her family and loved “showing off” her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barbara and her husband Gene enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida.
Barbara’s community was an important part of her life. Over the years, she served faithfully in the Hollansburg Ladderettes, Hollansburg Cemetery Board, Hollansburg Sesquicentennial Committee and would often help at the Pot Pie dinners at Hollansburg American Legion. When she was younger, Barbara enjoyed collecting antiques and working in her flowerbeds and mowing. She and Gene would often enjoy a meal at Sam’s Place.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Harold Eugene “Gene” Moore, whom she married on January 27, 1951; her children, Michael (Polly) Moore of Florida, Gary (Cindy) Moore of Greenville, Teresa Kauffman of Arcanum, Ohio, and Jody (Larry) Fannin of Dayton, Ohio; her 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Sharon Kenworthy; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Barbara’s life will take place at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Tribute Funeral Homes, New Madison Campus, with Pastor Tracy Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Hollansburg Cemetery.
Guests may visit with Barbara’s family on Wednesday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank the nurses at the Oakley Place and EverHeart Hospice for their outstanding care they provided to Barbara.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Hollansburg American Legion Post 708, 121 West Liberty Street, Hollansburg, OH 45332.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com