Susan Thompson Moore's Obituary
SUSAN THOMPSON MOOREMARCH 20TH 1940 – April 18, 2019Susan Thompson Moore passed away on April 18, 2019. She was 79. She and her husband, Danny Moore were pioneers buying a new home in Bryan Place near Exall Park in Dallas many years ago. She was a life-long, loyal employee at the New York Life’s Regional Office, for 52 years. While there, she served as the executive secretary to numerous regional managers and made hundreds of friends.Susan loved her life with Danny. He owned Ram Auto Parts distributing company and was a part-time Nascar Driver. While not attending races, or working, Susan and Danny loved to take their fishing boat to east Texas for short vacations.She was born and raised in Shreveport, graduating from Byrd High. Afterward, she attended and graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, then entered LSU her last two years. She was a Tiger fan, but also an Aggie fan, in support of her two Aggie brothers.She is remembered by friends and family for her warm heart and generosity. With no children of her own, she informally adopted and supported several young people; including a young lady with NYL and the son of a deceased friend. Susan leaves behind her beloved dog, Gracie.While at NYL she enjoyed having a leading role in organizing charitable events in various areas of Dallas. She supported SPCA of Texas and several women’s shelters.Susan loved her family, sharing holiday dinners, children’s sporting events, and vacations too far away places such as Hawaii and Banff.Susan is predeceased by her Mother, Grace Davis Thompson, Father, Carl G. Thompson, her nephew, Michael Davis Thompson Jr. and her husband, Danny Leon Moore. She leaves behind her two brothers, Michael D. Thompson Sr., Carl G. Thompson Jr., her nephews Travis W. Thompson, in Carrollton, Duane Thompson in Katy, and her niece, Alicia T. Smith in Richmond.The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to her many caregivers at Briarview; and to so many others. Her life will be celebrated April 25th, 2019, at 3 pm, at the Wildwood Chapel at Restland Funeral Home, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243.Condolences may be offered at www.RestlandFurneralHome.com
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