Dorothy Taggart Moore

Dorothy Taggart Moore, 83, of Jaycee Estates, Marietta, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at 4:00 pm at her home.

She was born on December 25, 1926, in Lorain, Ohio, to John and Hessie Taggart.    She was a graduate of Lorain High School and was a life member of Marietta Beagle Club, bowled in the Ball and Chain Bowling League for many years, O’Neill Senior Center, and enjoyed working in her flower garden and embroidery. 

On May 7, 1945, Dorothy married Herman Edward Moore who preceded her in death on December 24, 1988.  She is survived by 1 son and 1 daughter, John Edward (Sandy) Moore of Parkersburg and Lois Jean (Ralph) McKnight of Marietta, granddaughter Jackie Benton, 2 step grandchildren:  Byron Martin and Saren Gable:  4 great grandchildren, Abby, Autumn and Mayah Benton, Logan Gable.  Also surviving are 2 sisters:  Margaret Barnes of Bradenton, FL, and Helen Sogan of Lorain, OH and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday (June 16th) at 10:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial in East Lawn Memorial Park.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:00 on Tuesday with family present from 2-4 and 6-8.