Kathy Dawn Moore's Obituary
Kathy Dawn Moore, 59, of Greenup, IL passed away at 3:18 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born on January 23, 1952, in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Donald Dean Simpson and Irma Mae Edington Simpson. On October 22, 1972, she married Philip M. Moore in Casey, IL. Survivors include her loving husband of thirty-eight years, Philip Moore of Greenup, IL; son, Ben Moore and wife Sherri of Greenup, IL; daughter, Kimberly Wellbaum and husband Eric of Greenup, IL; daughter, Elizabeth Moore at home; brother, Dwight Simpson and wife Susan of Dunlap, IL; sister, Delise Wilkins of Casey, IL; sister in law, Sandy Simpson of Charleston, IL; grandchildren, Emilee Moore, Skylar Moore, Shaun Wellbaum, Leah Wellbaum, Larissa Wellbaum, Sawyer Wellbaum and many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, David Michael Simpson. Kathy was a 1970 graduate of Casey High School. She graduated from Lake Land College with Early Childhood Education and Business Administration degrees. Kathy was devoted and compassionate about her job as the Health Care Administrator for Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL. She attended the First Baptist Church in Casey, IL. Kathy enjoyed arts and crafts, scrapbooking, crocheting, sewing and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the First Baptist Church, 101 E. Alabama St., Casey, IL with Rev. John Blaylock officiating. Burial will follow in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday evening at the Church. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to Kathy's Dream (Alzheimer's Garden) c/o Casey Health Care Center, 100 NE Fifteenth St., Casey, IL 62420 or the First Baptist Church, 101 E. Alabama St., Casey, IL 62420. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Friday, April 29, 2011 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Casey First Baptist Church , Service Saturday, April 30, 2011 11:00 AM Casey First Baptist Church, 101 E. Alabama St., Casey, IL 62420 ,
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