Melda Moore

Melda Alice Headley Moore was the tenth child of Wes and June (Smith) Headley. She was born November 7, 1936 in Marienthal, Kansas.  She attended Russel Springs Grade School and then Colby High School. She Married Glenn Owen Moore on October 9, 1954.  They had four boys, Wesley Andrew, Charles Lynn, Jackie Owen and Donald Gene. Melda was very active in Boy Scouts with her boys.  Later in life she became very active in the Lions Club and was one of the first female Lion in Thomas County. In 1979 she started working at Lantern Park Nursing Home. She became a Medaide and played many other roles on her 30 plus years there until she retired. She is preceded in death by her Husband Glenn on February 13, 1985 and her youngest son Donald on October 15, 1985.  A granddaughter Amanda Moore on June 27, 1990. she was also preceded in death by 5 brothers. She is survived by three sons, Wesley (Claudia), Charles, Jack (Connie). She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Two brothers James Headley & Duane Headley and two sisters Ulella Norton & Edith Harrington.