Lorene Anne (Clark) Moore Obituary
Lorene (91) was called home on February 4, 2023, in the presence of Byron, and their three children-- Devlon, Murray and Maia. Lorene was the first of five children born to Lawrence Laclede and Gladys Mae (Spengler) Clark in Wichita, KS, on September 11th, 1931.
Lorene is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence & Gladys Clark, sister and brother-in-law Opal D. & Wayne G. Jones, brother and sister-in-law Larry & Elaine Clark, brother-in-law Norman Callison, parents-in-law William & Wanda Moore, & brother-in-law Jerry Moore.
Lorene was a lifelong learner. She graduated from Mayfield High School in 1948, McPherson College in 1952, Bethany Theological Seminary 1961, and the Graduate Seminary at Phillips University 1978.
Lorene taught Kindergarten for a couple of years at Conway Springs, Kansas, where she met Byron (Gene) Moore. They eloped in 1966.
Lorene lived a life of service that started in the 50's with Brethren Volunteer Service in Germany. She opened a coffee house ministry in the 60's. She did countless CROP Walks from the 70's through the 2000's. Lorene was involved with church camps for over 40 years. For the last couple of years, she has donated her energy to The Global Women's Project. Heifer Project is her favorite charity.
Lorene Moore pastored at four Church of the Brethren locations from the 70's to the 2000's (Independence KS, Springfield MO, Canton IL, Preston MN). She did work for the following denominations: Methodists, Presbyterians, Disciples of Christ, and Mennonites.
Lorene is survived by her husband, Byron Moore of Springfield, MO, son Devlon Moore of Emporia, KS, son and daughter-in -law Murray & Denise Moore of Berryton, KS, daughter Maia Cooper & Nick Rolla of Berryton, KS, her 8 grandchildren: Nate & Kelly Jo Moore of Emporia KS, Seth Moore & Sarah Quaidy of Richland Hills, TX, Marco & Annie Moore of Beaverton, OR,
Aisha_& Jacob Lewien of Denver, CO, Arick Recinos & Raquel Espejo of Kansas City, MO, Matt & Candice Seaman of Waverly KS, Dallas & Leah Pedersen of New Strawn KS, and Trent & Leah Randle of Moline IL. --- Plus 12 great-grandchildren, and sister Roxy Callison of Winfield KS, brother and sister-in-law Dan and Barbara Clark of Mayfield KS. Brother-in-law and sister-in-law Dean and Cassandra Moore of Olathe KS.
You can help Pass on the Promise by donating to Heifer Project
Because of Lorene's large constituency, We are having two memorial services for her:
The first at National Avenue Christian Church (NACC), 1515 S National Ave, Springfield, MO. That one will be live-streamed and recorded. It will be on Saturday March 11th at 10 AM. Parking lot is at the back. Just enter either of the back doors and follow the signs. (Large handicapped accessible building is close enough members of the MO-ARK District of the Church of the Brethren can drive to it.)
The second will be at the Mayfield, KS Federated Church, Mayfield, KS on Saturday March 18th at 1 PM.
