Nancy Christine Moore

May 9, 2020

Nancy Christine McDowell was born to Mr. John McDowell and Ms. Pauline McDowell in Shelby, NC on November 13, 1928. Nancy was known by her family and friends as Christine. Christine was one of the eight children that John and Pauline shared. She attended school in Charlotte, NC, and graduated from West Charlotte High School in 1946. In 1947, Christine married Clarence Moore. Christine and Clarence raised two beautiful daughters, Christie and Jacqueline. Throughout her years she held a variety of positions with different companies. Before she retired, she was a house manager where she spent many years helping others organize their homes and families. She was a religious woman. She believed firmly in the power of prayer. She was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. Christine Moore was an outgoing individual. She never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone in need. You could drive by her house on any given day during any season and find her sitting on her front porch. Christine would greet you with a wave and a smile. She loved her family and her community. She will be missed greatly, but her words will forever echo in our hearts. Christine Moore was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Moore; daughter, Christie Bess; siblings, John McDowell, Jr., LC (Lonnie) McDowell, William McDowell, Russell McDowell, and Thelma Thacker. She leaves behind her daughter, Jacqueline Moore; grandchildren, Shannon Moore and Princeton Bess; brother, Floyd McDowell; great granddaughters, Princess and McKynlee; a special friend, Johnny Dow; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.