of Marshall, AR
February 27, 1929 - March 12, 2022
Like the cool waters of the Buffalo River called to her as a child, our Heavenly Father's tender voice called our mother home. Kattie Lee King Moore, 93, passed away in her home on March 12th 2022, surrounded by her 5 girls.
Kattie, also known to her loved ones as Aunt Kitty, Kate and Nannie was born in Gilbert, AR on February 27th, 1929. She is the daughter of Forest J. and Clara King. Kattie attended school through the 8th grade in Gilbert along with her two siblings Bonnie & Eldon where they were active in the 4H Club. She attended Western Grove School for 3 years then graduated from Marshall High School in 1946. Kattie loved driving her friends to school in her green Model A Ford. She drove fast. Always. She was known, on several occasions, to have outrun the law. She was beautiful, strong willed and spirited. She spoke her mind, said what she meant and meant what she said. Kattie had a quick wit and was known for her one- liners. She loved the Lord, juicy fruit gum, soft shell pink lipstick and a fresh cup of coffee. She loved fresh flowers and took pride in caring for her African violets. She delighted in watching her red birds out her big picture window. She was a regular at the Sunset Restaurant and Ferguson's.
Growing up in Gilbert, Kattie found the Buffalo River provided a never- ending playground, as she enjoyed taking afternoons dips in the river and swinging from the ''˜ole' rope swing. Picnics on the gravel bar with Bonnie & Eldon and their parents were so special, and she delighted in the wonderful food and fellowship. Kattie excelled in family fishing contests when she often hauled in the biggest lineside. She loved hiking along the river near the railroad tracks and hearing the long train whistle blow alerting its arrival. Kattie was baptized at the age of 11 in the cool waters of the Buffalo alongside her best friend Kathryn.
Kattie left the banks of the Buffalo for a while and followed her older brother Eldon to Milligan College in Johnson City, TN, where she showcased her beautiful soprano voice in the Milligan College Choir. Kattie's love for singing followed her throughout life, but her sweetest melody came when she met the love of her life, Ray Moore. The couple grew up in Gilbert knowing one another's families but it wasn't until Ray came home from WWII and she saw him for the first time in his Navy uniform and, she knew he was far more than an acquaintance, he was the love of her life. The two were married on June 10th, 1952 in the Gilbert Christian Church and to this union came 5 daughters, Marcie, Tammie, Lesa, Jeannie and Amie. Ray and Kattie lived in Marshall where they raised their 5 girls on Chestnut Street. She was a loving mother who sure could cook. Her love for cooking was passed down by her mother, grandmother, and Aunt Illa Gene. Her buttermilk biscuits and apple cobbler were second to none, but it was her famous peanut brittle that got the most applause. Food connected her to family. Circling around the dinner table every evening with her husband and 5 girls were precious times. Her daughters fondly remember their Mom & Dad dancing in the kitchen while the radio played their favorite country song. Ray passed away in 1978. Kattie and her girls missed him dearly, but they carried on. Kattie had a personal relationship with her Savior Jesus Christ. She faithfully worshiped Him for over 90 years in her beloved Gilbert Christian Church. Her church family were cherished friends who brought light to one another. John 14:27 ''Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.'' Her faith in God and her strength in the face of adversity is a true testament to her character. Like the mighty waters of the Buffalo River she is strong and her current is swift; she has let go now; smooth waters are just on the other side.
Kattie is preceded in death by her husband Ray Moore as well as her parents and brother Eldon King and wife Ann. She is survived by her 5 daughters, Marcie Magness (Bill) of Harrison Tammie Roth (Danny) of Harrison, Lesa Lay of Rogers, and Jeannie Moore & Amie Moore both of Fayetteville. One Sister Bonnie Baker & late husband Dr. Bill Baker, 6 grandchildren, Mandy Magness, Matt Magness (Caroline), Zack Roth (Kelsey), Katie Sheehan (Joe), Cody Lay (Meg), Will Roth, 8 great grandchildren, Logan Magness, Jack Magness, Ryder Mullins, Ellie Kate Magness, Aspen Roth, Levi Roth, Bert Sheehan, Ellis Ray Roth and one more great grandchild on the way. She has a host of nieces and nephews who are so dear to her and countless cousins who she adored.
A special thanks to Elite Home Health and Elite Hospice for all their support and care.
Our family will forever be grateful to the ladies who so tenderly cared for our mother over the last few years. Bonnie Cowan, Kathy Cowan, Pat Rowe, Abby Dye and Kathy Trevarton are angels on earth and they so lovingly devoted their time to our mother.
Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, March 17th at East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall at 11:00am under the direction of Roller Coffman in Marshall. A song and celebration service will continue at the Gilbert School House following the Graveside.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to:
Gilbert Christian Church
P.O. Box 32
Gilbert, AR 72636
Family,
I was sorry to hear of Kattie's passing while I was away in the hospital. While I only recently met her at church I found her to be a source of joy to her family and all that knew her. May you find comfort in knowing you were blessed to have Kattie in your life.
Your sweet momma! I'm so very sorry for your loss. I send many prayers, many hugs, and much, much love to all of you girls.
Diana Rice (Diana, from Shelby's, years ago)
Wow what a beautiful lady Mrs. Kattie was. Outside, as a well, as inside. She could make the best frosted sugar cookies I ever eat. I always loved to visit with her because JESUS always shined thru.
Girls, I’m sorry for your loss, it’s difficult to give up our little mamas. Praying for God’s peace and comfort for each of you that only he can. Lots of love.
I'm sorry for your lost I'm not available to make it so sorry
Dear Moore girls. My deep sympathy to you all. Your Mom was one of a kind. A nice, wonderful person. She was God given. May God bless you always.
Mike and I were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be on my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers for all the family. So sorry for your loss.
Moore Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My Father, Vernon Stacey, The Coke Man, thought the world of Ray and Kattie....beautiful obituary and may peace be with you all.
Very sad to hear about your mother. Your parents were Marshall icons and raised beautiful girls. My deepest sympathy and love to you all. My mother told me last night she doesn’t want to look out her window anymore since your mother is gone. She was a true blessing. â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ»
So so sorry for your loss. That amazing smile will be miss to all. Such a beautiful person inside and out. My heart and prayers are with your family.
As our Savior planned and you 5 girls will daily experience. A mothers’ love will never die
Remember all the times when we sang on her picnic table in the back yard. She was there in the lawn chair cheering us on at each little concert. We all Loved her and will miss our biggest fan. Sending lots of Love and prayers to all you girls
Rhonda and Reta
I’m so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of your parents and you girls. I pray you have comfort in your loss.
Our prayers are with you all in this season. May the grace, peace, and joy of Christ abound in your lives. I am grateful for the impact of your family in so many lives over the years in the communities around Marshall and Gilbert. To all the Moore daughters, we have seen the godly character instilled in you by your parents. May the light and love of Christ continue to shine on in you all and your extended family.
Love you so much! Hold our dear Aunt Kattie close in our heart. â¤
To all you precious Moore girls and families, we love you and are holding you in our prayers during this bittersweet time. You each possess her same wonderful qualities and are such a blessing to all who know you. Prayers for your strength and comfort, as we also celebrate with you on her homecoming!
Gary and I send our sincere condolences to Kattie’s girls and extended family Our lives have been intertwined for years Many good memories from the “old guys†at the softball field every night to the many school years Gary taught school Your Mom was one of the most elegant and lovely ladies. Marshall was blessed to have this family and will miss her very much We send our love and sympathy to all.
My thoughts and prayer to the family.
Dear Jeannie and family,
Please know we are all thinking of you. Reading the obituary, it was so obvious that your Mom’s life weaved a beautiful tapestry of love and precious memories. May God surround you all with His love and comfort and give you a peace that surpasses all understanding during this difficult time. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Dr Mills, Tamra, Dana, Donna and Cheryl
All the girls and families and friends i am so sorry to hear about your mom i remember all of you i use to live on chestnut street your mom was precious lady and beautiful to still is in that beautiful place called heaven where there is know more pain or know more sorrow you all are in my prayers God Bless you all. sign Rita Thomas
Oh my! I feel so privileged to know this family and share in the celebration of life. So much love in this family and we pray continued blessings!!! She was amazing!
Girls I am so sorry for your loss. You have honored your Mom so well as she needed your assistance. She raised some great ladies. I’ll meet her one of these days in Heaven! â¤ï¸
Tammie, you and your sisters were blessed with a most wonderful mother. She was so proud of all of you and never failed to share that fact with anyone. Katie has left a great legacy in her family and her contributions to her community. Prayers for you and your family. I love you. Karen
Dear Marcie, Tammie, Lesa, Jeannie and Amie (and families)
What a celebration there is in heaven now as your incredible beautiful mom is welcomed home. As so many have already said, her legacy lives on in each one of you beautiful girls. I have never known a family so close and connected to the Lord and to one another.
I was certainly blessed in those days I spent with your sweet mom. It was a bonus getting to know you girls and being loved on by you all. My heart aches for you all as I know how you will miss her, yet I know she was tired and ready to join her love. Think they might be dancing now in heaven?
I know you feel Gods love and comfort as you go through this difficult loss.
Love and prayers,
Janet Gilmer
Dear Jeannie and family,
Please know we are all thinking of you. Your Mom’s life weaved a beautiful tapestry of love and precious memories. May God surround you with His love and provide you comfort and a peace that surpasses understanding while walking this difficult journey. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Dr Mills, Tamra, Dana, Donna and Cheryl
If ever there was a lady beautiful both inside and out it was Kattie Moore. Love your Mom and so sorry to hear of her passing. We have no doubt that she is singing with the angels now. My thoughts and prayers are with you girls and your families.
Thank you Kattie. Although I saw you only a few times, you were the kind of person that I felt I had known for a lifetime. Thank you Kattie for the wonderful family that you produced and nurtured into the kind of human beings that we should all aspire to be like. Thank you Kattie for fulfilling the basic purpose of life- showing the way of how to love unconditionally and leaving the world a better place than how you found it. Thank you Kattie for demonstrating a life well lived!!
Sending love and prayers from our family to yours.
Love and prayers to all of the family. She was a very special lady who will be missed greatly!
Through all of the many early morning stops while going to Little Rock with Dr. Baker, she was always so gracious and welcoming with coffee and delicious fried pies!
I am so grateful to have had the Moore “girls†in my life. I could always count in running into Kattie at the Gilbert church during my visits.
She was always loving and kind to me.
We had the blessing of meeting Mrs Moore one Christmas, tasting her peanut brittle and hearing advice about making ours better. Such a beautiful spirit who very clearly lived an amazing life. Our hearts and love go to the family and our prayers to our loving God.
Dear Tammie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother, my condolences go out to you and your family.
Oh my. I have always considered Katie and her family as good friends. Good folk. Good friends. My love and prayers.
Dear Jeannie, Amy, Tammie, Marcie and Lesa,
I just heard the news about your Mother’s passing and I want you to know you all are in my prayers. I feel lucky to have known your Mother. My heart goes out to all of you and your families. May God bless and comfort you all.
Sorry for your families loss. Thinking of your family as you celebrate the life of your mother.
What a beautiful obituary honoring what was clearly a life well lived. Sending my love to all of your family.
Girls, you have my deepest condolences for it is hard to give up a mom. May you have peace and comfort as you remember her remarkable life. God Bless each one of you and each family member!
God's Peace to a special lady and family
Girls,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. She was such a nice person. You all certainly were blessed to have had two such outstanding people as parents.
Dear Sweet, Precious, Moore Girls,
My heart goes out to you. May you feel the arms of Jesus holding you today and during the days to come. Each one of you demonstrates the beautiful characteristics that describe your mom. Among you, there are the beautiful singing voices, the quick wit, faith in the Lord, spirit, ability to zip out a one-liner, love of the Buffalo, not sure which one of you has outrun the law, and I won't guess. One thing I do know for sure is that each one of you has followed your mother's footsteps by demonstrating strength in the face of adversity, laughing and smiling in ways never forgotten, and by the unconditional LOVE of others.
I love you, girls!
Cathy
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of the family.
What a beautiful obituary be fitting such a beautiful lady! May God give you comfort in the days ahead and rejoice in the memories that you have. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ladies, you 5 lovely ladies. I have never seen so many tributes of love and admiration so succinctly expressed about any one person. She lived a life to emulate. Special special lady! A cLassy, lovely, kind, beautiful soul. Take your comfort from years of many many memories made. Prayers and hugs to you all. She make her mark…
This woman left a beautiful legacy of love in her beautiful daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. I loved her dearly and felt her love for me. I’m so happy I got to know her because of my sweet son-in-law, Zack. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
What wonderful memories I have of growing up with you girls, along with your sweet mom and dad.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of love and hugs.
Prayers for your family and all who knew your mother. She will be missed by many.
The tribute to your mom is so loving and beautiful. â¤ï¸
Our deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your sweet mother. Katie was a special person. Always so friendly, and such a lovely smile for anyone that would smile back. Prayers for Gods comfort.
I am so sorry for the loss a of such a wonderful woman, Prayers for you all.
We send our deepest sympathy to all the family, especially Jeannie and Amie in your loss of your wonderful mother.
Dear Five Sisters, I am so very sad to hear that you lost your beautiful Momma. Her beauty, love and patience were equally awarded to each of you girls. This world will be a bit colder without her, but enriched by knowing her. Prayers of peaceful memories to each of you. Sincerest Condolences.
Cindy
Absolutely the best obituary I have ever read.!!!!!
How blessed was she to have 5 beautiful loving girls- and how blessed were y’all to have such a fun, beautiful and Godly mom!
What a life well lived!
What a fabulous tribute to your family!
I feel very very blessed to know and love all of you…..just beautiful!!
My dear Aunt Kitty. What a wonderful caring soul.
I was so sorry to hear about the death of Kattie, she was such a sweet lady. I always thought that she and your dad made such a wonderful couple and it must make you a little less sad to know that they are together again in heaven. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you!
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
We lost a great lady, she was so full of life! I will always remember her smile and laugh, she will be missed!
She left a great family, I Love You All!!
Sending comforting prayer to you and your precious family 💕I love y’all
Oh girls, I know your hearts are heavy but I know you are rejoicing that your mother and father are together again. What a beautiful family you have. Your mother inspired you to be the best you could be and that is no easy task. Love to you all and special hugs and kisses to the ones I adore most ( because I don’t know you all), Aimee and Jeanne. Best love always, Dee B
Our thoughts and prayers are going out to the entire family. May you find comfort and love as you celebrate an incredible life.
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you as you mourn Katie’s passing and celebrate her wonderful life. Prayers for comfort and peaceðŸ™
Ladies,
Your sweet mother was and will always be the First Lady to me. First Lady of Gilbert! First Lady of Marshall! First Lady of Searcy County! Whenever I think of a true Lady of Grace and Virtue, my First Lady is Mrs Katie Moore!
I saw Jesus in her!
Loved Kattie!!! And love the big beautiful family God created through Ray & Kattie’s great love story. Best obit I’ve ever read! Perfect tribute to a life we’ll lived and your wonderful family legacy of love, faith and joy being carried forward! Kattie’s proud of you all & singing your praises to her sweet Lord!
I am so sorry to hear about Katie’s passing.She was a very sweet and special lady. Her and your Dad were always one of the finest couples in Searcy County. My love and prayers are sent to each one of you!
Although I wasn’t around her a lot when growing up in Marshall, what I remember about your Mom was her smile and sweet disposition. And she raised lovely daughters!
Prayers for comfort and peace for all who loved her.
Girls I’m so sorry for your loss but rejoicing that Katie is with our Heavenly Father. Prayers for peace
Dear Moore family,
My heart is heavy for you today, but rejoice in knowing Ms Kattie is with our Lord!
I really enjoyed our weekly visits at the Kurly Top! She gave the salon its name!
Praying for comfort and peace.
LauraðŸ™â£ï¸
My condolences to all of you. Although I never got to meet your Mom I’ve heard stories from Jeannie and I could always hear the love in her voice for such a beautiful person. Many prayers for all of you today and in the days ahead.
My prayers are with your family. It is a wonderful thing that God has given us in the ability to remember people and events in our lives and relive them with the full emotion of having just happened. It is my hope that your family will celebrate those events now and often, and enjoy these gifts that are freely given for our comfort and enjoyment by a caring and loving God of whom Kattie knew personally. Peace and laughter be with you all. Michael
The Moore family are a great family because of you and your husband Ray. It is a honor to have known you. Until then, we can rejoice in your victory.
I will be thinking about you and your beautiful mother in the coming days
May God comfort you in His loving arms in your loss of your mother. Losing your mother here on earth is a hard sorrow to endure but the gain of heaven and the hope of joining our mothers again can bless our hearts even in our days of mourning. Hold on to the good memories. She lives through each of her daughters.
I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful legacy your mom leaves behind in you girls!
Much love and prayers for each of you. So sorry for your loss. Your Mother is home now. You will miss her and God will comfort you. She was a sweet lady. I loved her. She loved reading the paper and drinking her coffee at the Sunset. I waited on her many times. One of my favorites. Myy thoughts and praayers will be with each of you in the coming days. God Bless You . Love you all Daphne
Prayers for peace through this time. Set your sights on an awesome reunion!
James & Rebecca Patterson
Girls, so sorry to hear about your mother. May God give you peace and comfort knowing your mother is in her heavenly home. Prayers to each of you from Doc, Amanda and myself.
So sorry for your loss. She will be greatly miss by many. Prayers of comfort during this time
Cecila Rushing Hill
I LOVE YOU GIRLS SO MUCH!
OH WHAT A REUNION HAPPENING ABOVE with your mommy and daddy!
I’m always here love you forever
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
The Moore Girls,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a special lady. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Moore ladies and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a special lady and you are a special family.
What a fitting remembrance to a truly memorable lady.. one of the first people I remember meeting when I married into the county. To be fortunate enough to cross her path when out and about or having breakfast and seeing her at a nearby table at the Sunset meant that I would be gifted her smile and some cheerful greeting! David and I send to all you Moore girls and your kinfolk our deepest sympathies and prayers for God’s comfort to carry you. Love you
David and Judy Branscum
We are so sad to hear this! May God bless all of you and comfort you in this difficult time! We love y'all!
What a beautiful legacy your mother left behind, her presence will definitely be missed, Robert Lee Hensley (Ace) and I send our deepest sympathy you can take comfort in knowing she is singing in heaven’s choir all our love and prayers to all the family and friends
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families at this difficult time. God bless each of you.
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Sending hugs and prayers to all you girls â¤ðŸ™ðŸ¼
We are so sorry to hear the news of your mother’s passing. Prayers for peace and strength for all of you. She was a wonderful lady.
I am so very sorry for your loss, your mom was a very special lady.
So sorry to hear of Kattie's passing. She was a sweet lady. May God give you strength through this sad time. No
Amie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Moms are so very special. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your sisters.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be on our thoughts and prayers.
Your Mother was very special. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Loving and remembering all the years and blessings that Aunt Katie gave to so many and so much! Her 5 little girls are her legacy that will keep her alive in the hearts that all that the Moore Girls will continue to touch…
Praying for this precious family…..we love you all so much♥ï¸
So sorry for your girls lost.
I’m very saddened to hear of Kattie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her girls and their families, and the friends she leaves behind.
Moore girls & family, so sorry about your loss. Praying for strength & comfort. She is with your dad now and our savior. â¤ï¸