KAY GOY MOORE

Kay Goy Moore, 95, widow of Charles Thomas, died peacefully at home on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.

Kay was born on June 22, 1923, in Speden, Alberta, Canada, to Maloshka and Kuzma Goy. She met Charlie Moore while he was stationed in Alberta, Canada, during World War II. They married and moved to Sumter. They were married 70 years. Kay became a U.S. citizen in 1992. Kay was a much loved mother and grandmother. She was always there to help others with her kind and generous approach. She was devoted to her church, Alice Drive Baptist. Kay was an avid bridge player and a member of the Sumter Garden Club.

Kay is survived by her children, Gary Moore (Paula) of Charlotte, North Carolina, Judy Moore of Irmo and Wayne Moore (Elise) Mount Pleasant; seven grandchildren, Wendy Moore Newcomer (Greg), Bryan Moore (Lisa), Rebekah Moore Biercz (Matt), Don Looney, Tom Looney, Chad Moore and Ford Moore (Sarah Mount); four great-grandchildren, Avery and Ellis Moore, Olivia Biercz and Kat Moore. She is also survived by her brother, William (Billy) Goy; and sister, Elsie Goy Babachek.

She was predeceased by four brothers, Harry Goy, Peter Goy, Metro Goy and Paul Goy.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery, 802 N. Guignard Drive.

The family will receive friends following the graveside at the home, 756 Henderson St.

The family would like to express special thanks and appreciation to Rosa Jennings, Margaret Montgomery and Alberta Capers for lovingly caring for Kay and to the staff of Amedysis Hospice.

Memorials may be made to Alice Drive Baptist Church, 1305 Loring Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29150 or a charity of one's choice.

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.