Leona Marie Moore

Leona Marie Moore formerly of Emporia died on Monday, March 14, 2022 in Austin, Texas where she had moved last September to be closer to family.  She was 88 years old.

Marie was born on October 16, 1933 in Emporia, Kansas and she lived on the family farm southwest of Emporia until moving to town in the early 80s.  She was the only child of Benjamin and Lena (Kramer) Toms.  She married Ralph Oliver Moore on May 9, 1954 and was widowed on June 4, 1968.  Marie’s long-time companion after her husband’s death was Harold Lloyd Stuttle of rural Olpe.

Surviving family members include: daughter Sally Rae Moore and her husband Robert Lee Herbert.  Granddaughter Rae Lynn Moore and her husband Herbert Furr.  Great grandchildren Samuel Drosche, Sydney Drosche, and Joshua Furr.  Harold’s sister Gladys Toso was like a sister-in-law to Marie.

Marie is preceded in death by her husband Ralph, her long-time companion Harold, her parents, and all of her many aunts, uncles and first cousins.

Marie graduated from Emporia High School and was a homemaker.  She loved estate auctions and garage sales - she always said you never knew what you would find!  She found many treasures and good deals over the years.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Haworth cemetery.  Leona will lie in state Friday at the funeral home.  A memorial has been established with the Humane Society of the Flint Hills, with contributions sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box #175, Emporia, Kansas 66801.