Mrs. Bernice J. Moore

***THE GALILEE BAPTIST CHURCH IS HOSTING A SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR THE FAMILY OF MRS. BERNICE J. MOORE ON MONDAY, OCOTBER 24, 2022.*** PLEASE SEE VISITATIONS & SERVICE TIMES THAT ARE LISTED BELOW ****PLEASE NOTE: WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH: MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE STILL REQUIRED. THE CHURCH WILL PROVIDE HAND SANITIZER WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. _________________________________________- ****ATTENTION TO THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO VIEW SERVICES ONLINE YOU HAVE (4) OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM: 1. Go to Galilee Baptist Church's website at: gbckazoo.org -Or 2. Go to YouTube and type in The Galilee Baptist Church Lives Stream -Or 3. Go to Facebook, if you have a Facebook account. after logging in, type in Galilee Baptist Church -Or- 4. Use the GBC App, Instagram or Twitter ________________________________ OBITUARY Bernice Juanita Moore was called home to be with the Lord peacefully on October 17, 2022, at her home surrounded by loving family in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born to the late Joe and Bertha White in Dixons Mills, AL on February 6, 1932, one of nine children. She confessed Christ at an early age at Rock Babylon Missionary Baptist Church in Dixons Mills, AL. Bernice graduated from Marengo Senior High School Class of ‘51 and continued her educational aspirations where she obtained a college degree from Selma University, a HBCU in Alabama. After college, she worked as an administrative assistant who enjoyed reading and writing and was a champion for higher education. In 1953, Bernice joined in Holy Matrimony with her best friend and love of her life Galloway Moore Jr. The Lord blessed this union of 49 yrs., with six beautiful children who were raised in the city of Kalamazoo after migrating from the South. Kalamazoo became her home and a community she would invest in over the years. Bernice frequented Dixons Mills, AL and would travel to visit family over the years there, but she remained a resident of in Kalamazoo with her family, until her peaceful departure on October 17, 2022. Bernice dedicated her younger years to raising her family and did not become career oriented until her youngest became of school age. The fascinating thing about Mother Moore was her level of intelligence, intuition, and wisdom. She knew everything and what she didn’t know, she was equipped to figure out. She loved everyone she encountered and extended care that only she could provide. Mother Moore had a special touch, was a divine cook, who specialized in cookies and cakes. This talent was further cultivated and enhanced at Michigan State University culinary certification program. This knowledge led her to a 35-year career in the Kalamazoo Public Schools, where she became the first African American woman Supervisor at Kalamazoo Central High School, retiring in 1995. Bernice’s organizational skills, management style and friendly demeanor was loved and cherished by everyone during her tenure. Bernice was a dedicated member of the Galilee Baptist Church, where she was known for the morning announcements and remarks. She was a faithful woman of God, who taught Sunday school and was one of the founding members of the church's educational scholarship fund, which still exists to this day. Bernice was affectionately known as “Honey”. She was also known for her sense of style, pretty looks, sweet spirit and being a “straight shooter”, who always said what she meant and meant what she said. She was a strong Woman of God, a true matriarch who will be deeply missed and cherished by her family, friends and the community who loved her dearly until the end. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Galloway Moore Jr.; three children, Herod Moore, Galloway Moore III and Cynthia Moore. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Mertha Mae and Jake Burts; Mattie and Melvin Bouler; her brother Roy White. and grandson, Herod Moore Jr. Her legacy will live on and remain with those to cherish her: daughter Renetta (Michael) Moore- Jones; sons Thyrone Moore and Lonnie Moore; granddaughters: Sonya Wilson, Simone Nabors, Juanita Moore, Cynetta Moore, Aliyah Stokes and Alonni Moore; grandsons, Nate Matthews, Don'te Jones, JaRell (Ashley) Nabors, LaNez (Kaliece) Nabors, Galloway Moore (IV), & Stephan Moore; brothers, James (Ida) White, Joseph (Dimple) White, George (Carrie) White and Lewis White; sister, Thelma Lockett and faithful sister-in-Law, Mrs. Joyce White; a faithful niece, Grace Moore; loving nephews, Henry (Loretta) Grayson and Terry Moore; a dear friend, Mrs. Fannie Sheppard and host of others that she Mothered along with great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins.

Mrs. Bernice J. Moore

February 6, 1932 - October 17, 2022