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Lela Elizabeth Moore

Jul 12, 1942 – Jan 21, 2020

Service Details

Funeral: Friday, January 31, 2020  11:00am

Visitation: Friday, January 31, 2020 10:00am – 11:00am

Location: New Omega Baptist Church, 5731 Northwestern Ave., Racine, WI

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Racine, WI – The gift of life is the greatest blessing that one will ever possess because it comes from God, who is the very essence of life.  However, there is a beginning and an ending to everything.  Mother Lela E. Moore, the beloved wife of the late Deacon James A. Moore, journey began on July 12, 1942 in Okolona, Mississippi. Mother Moore’s journey through life ended on January 21, 2020. 

 Lela was the ninth child born to Willie and Mary (Gates) Hamilton. At the age of 12, Lela’s family relocated to Racine, Wisconsin.  She was educated in the public school system, graduating from Washington Park High School.  Lela was married to the late William Henry Streeter.  In 1973, she married the late Deacon James A. Moore.  They were happily married for 38 years. Lela retired as a school bus driver.  She was also employed with Voorlas Mfg. for many years.  Lela’s quest to ensure worker’s rights lead to her becoming President of the Union.  Lela’s Christian walk began with Second Missionary Baptist Church.  While there she was a member of the following ministries; Gospel Chorus, Mass Choir, Missionary Department, Gem Stones, and she served as Office Assistant.  Lela and Deacon Moore later moved their membership to St. Paul Baptist Church.  After the passing of Deacon Moore, Lela became a member of Zoe Outreach Ministries where she served on the Mother’s Board.  2 Timothy 2:15 says “study to show thyself approved” is a testament to Lela’s love for studying God’s word. She regularly attended Sunday School and graduated from the Christian Education Program-COPP directed by the late Dr. William A. Lofton.  Lela was also an avid bowler and civic leader.

Lela leaves to embrace her precious memories, her daughters, Barbra Buckley, Joyce Howell, Jacqueline Reynolds, Carmen White (James Barker), and Hope Smith; son Tim Brown. Lela and Deacon Moore raised grandchildren; Rance (Aurora) Streeter, Shaqueta Streeter and James Barker III.  Also to cherish her memories are 14 grandchildren, and 27 great grandchildren.  She had a special bond with great-granddaughter Tanira (Poonie) Hamilton-Ford, and great-great grandson Tristan Carter Houston.  Lela will forever have a special place in the hearts of her sisters, Idella Hargrove, Dessie Morris, Rosie Riley, Elvira Bumpus and Ruby Hamilton, and brother Claude Hamilton Sr. Special nephew Joenathan Gholston Jr. and God-daughter J’aaliayha A. Wagner will also cherish her memories. Over the years, Lela and Deacon Moore were foster parents to many.  Those close to her heart are; Anne (John) Wangaard, Frannie (RaQim) Al-Salahuddin, and Chris Allen.  She loved and adored her friends and extended families James and Ethel Brown, Conaway and Alice Johnson, Mary Bowden, the Walker, Streeter and Boykin families.

 Lela was preceded in death by her husband, daughter Arinessie Streeter, granddaughter Kayomi Streeter, grandson Artist Echoles, her parents, sisters Laudellia Atterberry and Hattie Mayfield, brothers Andy Hamilton Sr. and Willie Hamilton Jr.

A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020 11:00am at New Omega Baptist Church, 5731 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI.  Visitation will be in the church from 10:00am until the time of service.  Pastor Melvin D. Hargove will be officiating.  Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery.

Guestbook Entries

  1. Dana Mosley-Clark says

    Jackie, Joyce, Carmen, Barbara and the entire Hamilton & Streeter & Hargrove families you all are in my prayers. My deepest condolences to you all. May God be with you all during this time.

  2. Valencia Tucker says

    I’m loving memory of a wonderful beautiful mrs Lela’s more to your family you have my condolences in the lost of mother and best friend . Valencia Davidson Tucker

  3. Jeanetta Walker says

    My Beautiful big sister, the LOVE and bond that we shared will always be in my heart.
    I will miss the long conversations and laughter that we have shared for so many years.
    I know in my heart that God truly got you , Rest my sister l will Love You Aways,
    Jeanetta Walker 😘

  5. Home Harbor Residents, Marty, Wayne, Wally, Margaret, LouAnne, Dottie, and the rest of the gang says

    We all will miss your gracious and loving smiles. Your beautiful ways of telling stories. Our deepest sympathy to your families. We will miss movie time together. We will always remember you sitting with you having coffee , laughing, we sure miss that. God bless you our forever angel.. see you again someday..

  6. Hooks and Hunter family says

    To the Families of Lela Moore ( Hamilton) we send or heart felt condolences to each of you in the loss of a amazing loving one. Mrs. Moore was a loving person and we enjoyed our time with her over a period of time throughout life. May God continue to bless and strengthen the family during this time. We will keep you’ll in prayer.

  7. Eva says

    To my other Family, So many years of LIFE and all it brings. Many hearts are heavy, but I TRUST in God’s ultimate wisdom, he cares for YOU ALL. Wrap yourself in his love and understanding, knowing, he has taken Lela for his own. I love you Lela, until we meet again. Barbara, Joyce, Jackie, Carmen…TRUST HIM

  8. Sheila Grandy says

    My deepest condolences to you and your family’s, may God comfort you all during this time,🙏🙏🙏

  9. Sally Cobbler says

    Sending my love and prayer to the family of Lela Moore..You are a beautiful angel of God’s you will be missed,RIPIH love, Sally Cobbler

  10. Min. Rebecca Love says

    I Will Always Remember. The Love She Showed Me And Told Her Daughter To Be My Friend I Did Not Have Siblings At Home

  11. SHARON Buchanan says

    Ill always remember our last visit together it seems that the Kentucky fried chicken we ate was the best I every tasted in my life. I loved seeing you happy and content and on that day you were just that. I love you

  12. Kimberly Allen says

    Sending prayers and condolences to your family . God blessings and peace be unto you.

  13. Christine Golden says

    The family of Ms. Christine Golden would like to send their Deepest Sympathy. To the entire Moore Family. And to let you’ll know that you’re in our Prayers RIH 😇🌹🌹

  15. Sherry Buckley-Brown and Darrell Brown says

    Our deepest condolences for the loss of your PRECIOUS Mom
    .Hold tight to the memories. Your Angel now covers you. 🙏❤

  16. Della Mohammed/ Coleman Family says

    my Deepest condolences to you all asking god to give you strength & comfort .

  17. Ronnie & Teresa McMorris says

    Prayers and our condolences to the entire family from Ronnie & Teresa McMorris. We love you all!

  18. Sonya Bogan says

    Family Sorry For The Loss Of Cousin Lela I Pray God Gives You All The Strength And Comfort As You Prepare To Lay Her Rest….

    I Love Y’all 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  19. Sonya Bogan says

    Praying For Strength And Comfort During This Time…
    During The Loss Of Cousin Lela

    I love Y’all

  20. Trina says

    My Lady,My Lady,thank you for making me feel loved,you were one of a kind and I’ll never forget you or that smile.

  21. Barbara Moore says

    My Whole Heart hurts for the Family you all have My Sincere Condolences May God Bring you all Comfort in You hour of need God Bless You All ❤🖤🙏🙏Barbara Moore & Family Rest on Sister in God’s Loving arms

  29. Charlly Streeter says

    To My Nieces and Family, Thanks Be To GOD for allowing US to share the LOVE your Mother Gave. so Dearly, To everyone she met.
    I Thank GOD Lela (My Sister In-Law, Mother and Friend) was Always their for My Children and I.
    May you Be at PEACE, Rest On My Dear Sister In-Law, Mother and Friend.
    Til we meet and HUG again….. So…. Long.
    I will Always Love You
    Charlly Streeter/Kids:Corinthiaus and Cornelia

  30. Anne Bailey says

    My sincere condolences to the Moore and Hamilton families. May knowing you’re in the hearts and prayers of others help you and yours through this time of sorrow.

  32. Freddie woods says

    You’re going to be Miss dearly no more suffering god call you home to be present with him all of your labor is done down here praying for this family for strength and comfort and healing power Lord put your loving arm around them in the name of Jesus help them to hold out in this difficult time

  37. Dakita Plant says

    I am deeply honored and blessed to have Aunt Lela as a part of my life. She was a blessing to our family and I will forever carry her in my heart. She was always kind and very well respected. Accept my condolences during this difficult time. 🙏🏽

  40. Karen Golden- Claybrook says

    Sorry for y’all loss. Mrs. Lela was a very sweet person, Y’all have my Condolences.🦋🌺💐🌼🌸💐🌺💐🥀🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

  42. LEEWAUNA Epps says

    I SEND MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO U ALL👆🏾👆🏾 TAKE SLEEP MRS MOORE NO MORE PAIN👆🏾😇😢

  43. Deacon Willie E. and Daris J. Hodges. says

    We pray that God strengthens you all as he reminds you that he doesn’t make mistakes. Mrs Lela will live forever in our hearts and mind. Our deepest condolences to you all.

  47. Mr. & Mrs. David R. Johnson says

    Deepest condolences to the daughters and family of such a beautiful soul. Our prayers are with you all.

  49. Phyllis & Lance Robinson says

    Prayers for distant family. Continue to hold on to God’s hand at this time.
    Love you all

  50. Mr & Mrs Bird Ivy says

    Our PRAYERS GO OUT TOO YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY, MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE AND STRENGTH AS YOU PREPARE TO LAY YOUR LOVE ONE TO REST. …….. MR& Mrs Donnie Ivy

  51. Vanessa Butler says

    Barbra, Joyce, Jackie, and Carmen
    I’m so very sorry on the loss of your mother. Praying that you guys have peace and stability. You have my most deepest sympathy.

    Vanessa Butler

  52. Henry and Geraldine Boykin says

    Our deepest condolences to the family. Praying for strenth in your time of grief. 😇

  53. Marilyn Pearson says

    Sending prayers y’all way she paid her price on this side her work is done take your rest see you on thee other side it hurts when we loose a loved one no more pain or suffering

  54. Minister Floradel Walker says

    You will be truly missed sister. Racine will not be the same without you. Gone
    but never forgotten. We had some good times together 😊. Look to the hills family, that’s where our help comes from 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Lela loved her entire family🌹🌹🌹

  55. Rev Joseph & Janice Walker. Grand Rapids Mi. says

    Our Deepest condolences to you and your family, my beautiful Niece’s and Nephew. May God’s Blessings continue to cover you all. So sorry to hear this news. We love you. Blessings.

  56. Henry and Geraldine Boykin says

    Our deepest condolences to the family. May God bless you in your time of grief.

  58. Joyce Butler-Smith, Hampton, GA says

    Barbara Buckley and family:

    I have fond memories of your mom that I will forever hold in my heart. Sending heartfelt condolences, may God continue to comfort you during this difficult time.

    Love, Joyce Butler-Smith & family
    Hampton, Georgia

  59. Renee & Thomas Martin says

    My heart hurts for your loss, I know how you feel, I am praying for you Barbara, Jackie, Carmen, and your children, family you all are in my prayers . May God comfort your hearts at this time.

  60. Delores Morris says

    LOVE Always, Mrs. Delores Morris and Sons. “Keeping you ALL in Prayer
    Milwaukee,Wisconsin

  62. Gray, Walker and Singleton Family - Biloxi, MS says

    Barbra and Family,

    We embrace you in the transition of your loving Mother, such a blessed Mother from God. We love you and we mourn her presence from this side, yet we rejoice for her presence with the Lord.

    Having been through so much grief and pain with you as a Family, we celebrate the life of your dear Mother and Grandmother.

    ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:4

  63. Buckley Dumas Family Love says

    🌺Our love and sympathy goes to our cherished family in the transition of
    Mother Lela Elizabeth Hamilton Moore.

    Jesus said unto her, “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25

    Yes, we believe. We share our love with each of you. 🌺

  64. Angela Boutwell and Boutwell Family says

    The entire Boutwell family, send sincere condolences to the Sreeter and Hamilton family. May God hold you all close to His heart and catch every tear.

  66. Markie and Ricky says

    Our prayers and condolences to you and your family. May god continue to bless you in your time of bereavement!

    Ricky and Markie ❤️

  67. Jean Johnson and Family says

    My heartfelt condolences to the family. As our family is grieving the loss of our own loved one. This saddens me even so much more. I remember lots of good times at #1412. From as early as probably 3rd grade. Mrs Lela will truly be missed 6th St for life.

  69. Gloria starks says

    My heart goes out to my sisters and all the family I cant say good by that’s my mama leelane and I love her so much it hurts so bad I’m praying God to Whrap hes loving arms around all of yall and have a peace of mine God will pull you through love yall🌹🌹🌹🌹❤❤

  70. Steve and Venicia Bennett says

    My deepest sympathy to the Moore/Streeter families. You are in our continued prayers. Luv u guys

  72. Elizabeth Lockridge says

    So very sorry for the loss of this precious soul. Continue to rest in the arms of the Lord sweetie.

  73. Barbara Moore says

    My Family Heart goes Out to You all 🙏🙏The Lord gives everyone the Strength to Continue in her Legacy. Of Knowing the Lord 🖤🖤Love

  74. David and Mikki McPhee(pitts) says

    Condolences go out to the family, so sorry for you loss ,rest easy my childhood friend,

  75. Amunique Atterberry says

    I love y’all ik the feeling and pain you all are going thru I’ve been thru it I can’t say it going to get easy cuz it’s not just know God got all of us and our loved ones is smiling down upon us forever and always, Love Ommie

  77. Rose Kirk and Family says

    Love and prayers to the family. I will always remember how nice she was to me. 🙏🙏🙏

  78. Robert (Bootsie) Hayes and family says

    Another soldier has gone home to be with god. she knew that she was a soldier for the lord, and fought many battles for him. The family which is just like my family have our deeply condolence. Robert (Bootsie) Hayes and Ann Family.

  79. Gary & Rebecca Goodwin says

    Our Condolences to the Streeter family …may God love be with you all at these difficult times

  80. Jackie & Donnie Jackson says

    To The Entire Family,
    We are sending our love and our prayers. May God give you all comfort and peace during this time and after.

  83. Walter and Vallie Rogers says

    Our deepest condolences to the entire Moore and Hamilton family. May God keep his loving arms around you as you go through this sad time.

  84. The late Alex Walker Sr says

    Lela Moore was the firstborn child to her Father the late Alex Walker Sr,, She also leaves 9 sisters snd 4 brothers – Cloteria, Louise, Floradel, Rubynell, Jeanetta, Terri, Carolyn , Sheila, Sharon, Alex Jr Arthur Charles , David all of Kalamazoo Mi 💘

  85. Jozell and Jimmy Davies says

    To the Lela Moore family. Remembering her wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. May she rest in peace! Please accept our condolences and prayers. Love

  86. Cheryl Brown says

    Sending my sincere condolences to the family. Weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning!

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October 22, 2015

After the passing of our loved one, the time came to make the arrangements for his funeral and we couldn’t have asked for anyone more kind and caring as Mark was. He picked up on all the little details and things we held close to our hearts and made the celebration of this wonderful man’s life very special. Even playing taps along with the honor guard, Mark we can’t thank you enough…our heartfelt thanks go out to you and the staff.
Sincerely, THE GENE GRABHER FAMILY

Linda

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