SPRINGFIELD - Ellen H. Moore, 92, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 27, 2011, at her home. She was born August 23, 1918, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of B. Clark and Florence (Miller) Humphrey. She later married Charles L. Moore on July 3, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri. Her husband and parents preceded her in death.
She was employed as an office administrator for Dr. Jacob E. Reisch and Phi Chi Medical Fraternity for over fifty years and retired in 1987. She was a charter member of the Brinkerhoff Foundation and served as an officer on the Board of Directors for many years. She was also a member of Questers International Chapter 369 Dust Collectors, Old State Capitol Foundation, Red Hats and an Honorary member of Phi Chi Medical Fraternity.
She was an exceptionally creative woman who loved to quilt, embroidery and crochet beautiful gifts for her family and friends. She loved her dog, Maggie, antiques, playing dominos and cards with her Fab 5 group, watching golf and Cardinals baseball.
Ellen is survived by two daughters, Penny Greek of Springfield and Patricia Moore of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, four grandchildren, Vince (Bo) Zummo (Michelle), Richard Hicks (Crystal) Julie Riches (Matt) and Dustin Hicks (Rachelle), and three great grandchildren, Visitation will be Thursday, March 31, 2011, at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Bisch Funeral Home West in Springfield. Funeral services will follow at 12:30 pm at Bisch Funeral Home West with Reverend John Miller officiating. Family will receive friends following services at the Brinkerhoff Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brinkerhoff Home Foundation, 1500 N. 5th St. Springfield, Illinois 62702 or to the Animal Protective League.
Please visit the online "Life Remembered Story" at http://www.bischfuneralhomewest.com// where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
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