of Millington, TN
June 26, 2025 - July 21, 2025
Mary Elsie Grubbs Moore, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025 in Covington, Tennessee. She was born on June 26, 1936 in Bay Village, Arkansas to the late Lonnie and Rhoda Grubbs. Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother who devoted her life to loving and caring for her family.
Mary worked for many years at Addison Shoe Factory, where she was admired for her strong work ethic and dedication. She retired at the age of 72. Outside of work, Mary's greatest joys were her family, her many friends and the simple pleasures of life. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, all of whom brought immense joy to her life.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Moore; her parents, Lonnie and Rhoda Grubbs; her brother, Griffin Grubbs; her sisters, Nell Sanders, Aline Mathis, Peggy Gouge and Lula Jean Huey; her children, Marty Turpen and Ray Webb Jr.; her great-grandchild, Jasmine Denise Bailey and her nephew, Dennis Wirth.
She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Dempsey Turpen (Peggy), Janie Hendrix (Donald), Lavonda Penny (Jim), Diana Teel (Wayne), Randy Mathis and Tim Mathis; 25 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren and her loving puppy, Bella.
Mary also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends who will miss her deeply. Her legacy of love, resilience and unwavering care will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
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8 Condolence(s)
Lisa Tweddle
Thursday, July 24, 2025
I'm so sorry my memories with her is when I got to spend the night with you an having chocolate gravy and coke 'she will be missed I love you lavonda an family 🙏🙏😇
Robyn Mathis
Thursday, July 24, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I pray God give all comfort to his children.
Randy Mathis
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
My Momma Mary, I will always cherish your love and the way you mothered me and taught me to be a better person and the man that I am today. I will miss you and never forget who held my head up when I was sick, fed me when I was hungry and loved me because you could..Rest high upon that mountain and in Heaven with our father Jesus Christ. Love you very much ♥️.🙏🏻
Tim Mathis
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
She was a loving mom and great person to everybody she will be miss God has got her.🙏
Sylvia Jeffery
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Lavonda I am praying for you. Your mother was a special friend.
Mary Jane Gouge Massey
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
From our family to yours all our love and prayers.
Beth Carmical
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
You will always be missed! Thank you so much for loving me! Had the best times ever at your house me and mammaw
Staci Lehen
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
My beautiful mammow!