Mrs. Florida A. Moore

Florida A. Moore "Aunt Hundo" went home to be with the Lord August 5, 2012 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born October 26, 1919 in Tchula, MS to Mr. Allen and Mrs. Annie Green. She attended Mississippi Public Schools and St. Michael's Covenant School in Portage, MI. Florida accepted Christ at an early age at Meeks Baptist Church in Cruger, MS. She moved to Sidon, MS and joined Hyman Chapel where she served the Lord in various ministries (including the Mission Society and Mothers Board) under the leadership of Rev. D.G. Green and Rev. Taylor. She's most known for her ministry in singing. Some songs she was known to lead include "Precious Lord", "By the Grace of the Lord I've Come a Long Way", "Lord, Help Me to Hold Out", "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art". Upon relocating to Kalamazoo, MI, she joined the Second Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. StrictJavar "Strict" Strickland. Florida was also a well-known cook specializing in dishes from soul food to wedding cakes. She became famous when she was featured in the local news for cooking for ABC News Anchor the late Peter Jennings. She was also instrumental in the Civil Rights movement working with Fanny Lou Hammer and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Aunt Hundo was also a leader in bringing Head Start to Greenwood in spite of tremendous pressure and threats from the Ku Klux Klan who she met on her property with a shot gun when they showed up to pressure her to give up on her idea of educating the people. She was a dedicated Democrat voting for over 40 years in various elections and most proud of waking up at 5:00 a.m. to ride out to her voting precinct in order to be the first person in line to cast her vote in the 2008 elections for President Barak Obama. Florida was a self-employed farmer and property owner. She was professional mid-wife, chef, seamstress, and nurse's aide. She was also a dedicated member of the Easter Star, O.E.S. Lodge #79. She joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Sam Moore and raised seven children: Jesse James, J.D. Sam Ella, Herbert, Albert, Henry, and Maxine Moore. Aunt Hundo was also involved in the raising of her nieces, nephews, cousins, and anyone else who needed good mothering. Besides her children, she leaves to cherish precious memories: sister-in-laws, Emma Moore and Ethel Moore, her nieces: Rosie Lee Montgomery (Daniel) of Greenwood, MS; Bertha Jean Stewart of Portage, MI; Martha Ann Banks of Jackson, MS; Annie Jean Denham, and nephew, Jerry Lee Stewart of Wichita Falls, TX. Special Cousins: the children and grandchildren of Cora Lee and BJ Crain, LeeDora Henry, Hezekiah Henry, Louise Henry, Jerry and Rebecca Williams, Flora Williams, JB Yates ("Baby Brotha"), Joe Willie Smart, and Robert Smart Sr.; a special great-niece, Sharon White of Portage, MI as well as a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren; great nieces and nephews; great-great nieces and nephews, and friends. Mrs. Moore will also have services in Greenwood, MS which will be her final resting place. NOTE: In lieu of flowers, the family requests sending contributions to Second Baptist Church and Borgess Garden's (Nursing Home), in Kalamazoo.

Mrs. Florida A. Moore

October 16, 1919 - August 5, 2012