Mary Louise Moore's Obituary
Mary Louise Gentry Moore, 72, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend.
Born in Stockton, California, to Betty and Walter Gentry, she moved to Texas as a teen, where she remained for the rest of her life, even though she loved being near the ocean. Her stepfather, Cotton, joined the family and was a steady influence in her and her siblings’ lives.
She excelled in school, including winning a state championship in extemporaneous speaking in high school, and went on to study nursing. She married William Moore in 1976, and they started a family. Their children Haley and Matthew grew up in a loving, supportive home.
Mary faced significant challenges throughout her life, and the way that she lived in the midst of them was inspiring to many. She spent 38 years battling multiple sclerosis, and through it all, she exhibited extraordinary strength of will and grace, always working hard to live her life to the fullest with those she loved. Mary was a lot of fun, with a mischievous streak and a great smile. She liked to play games and had an amazing knack for winning. (Bill often said she was the smartest person he’d ever met.) Her ability to remember people’s names was incredible. She loved being with her family. An avid sports fan, she was especially enthusiastic about baseball, never missing a playoff or World Series game, and watched Olympics replays year-round. She loved to get her hair done, dress up, and go out to the opera or dinner with her family. She enjoyed reading, as well as studying the Bible with her BDG and church fellowship groups. Mary looked forward to mother-daughter trips to California and Washington to sit by the sea, visit museums and the aquarium, and try as many restaurants as she could possibly pack in. Her birthday was very important to her, and, as it fell so close to Mother’s Day, she loved being celebrated for an entire week. Every time her illness flared she would have to fight to regain ground, but she never complained and always exhibited her deep Christian faith. Her husband, Bill, supported her with devoted care through every phase and became her full-time caregiver, enabling her to live out her life at home as she wanted. To the end, she was loving and loved by many.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Moore, her daughter Haley Moore and son Matthew Moore, and her grandchildren Caroline and Ian Moore; her sister Connie and brother-in-law Tom Singleton; her mother Betty Myers; her father Walter Gentry; brother- and sister-in-law Kenny and Ivanne Moore; nieces Kimberly Oakes, Kennan Moore, Shannon Moore; nephews John Singleton and Ethan Moore; and many extended family members and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Tony Gentry; her stepfather, Cotton Myers; her mother- and father-in-law, Ruth and Kenneth Moore.
The funeral service to honor Mary will be held at 10:30 a.m. on January 20th, 2025, in Restland Memorial Chapel, located at 13005 Greenville Ave in Dallas, with reception to follow. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, January 19th, at Restland.
LINK TO SERVICE LIVESTREAM: https://www.youtube.com/live/8L7CvGCKxjs
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