Priscilla Moore

Priscilla Rae Moore, 76, of Colby, died Friday, December 25, 2020, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. She was born August 22, 1944, in Grinnell, KS, to John “J.E.” and Gertrude (Schwarz) Moore. Priscilla married David Moore on December 12, 1961 and to this union 6 children were born. They later divorced. Priscilla spent many years working as a waitress, and she strived to give all her customers friendly and efficient service. In the mid 90’s she moved to Lafayette, CO and lived there for 14years before moving to Colby, where she had lived the last 12 years. Priscilla enjoyed visiting her kids in Massachusetts and when she couldn’t be there in person, would mail them homemade cinnamon rolls. She was a good friend and sister and loved having people over for meals and baking and cooking for others. She also enjoyed bowling and volunteering as a Pink Lady at Citizens Medical Center with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).

Priscilla was preceded in death by her parents; grandson Colter Suters and siblings, John Moore, Gretchen Anderson and Carol Albers.

She is survived by her children, Michele (Johnny Gilbert) Moore, Lafayette, CO, Colleen (Ken) Bixenman, Colby, KS; Camille (Tim) Moore-Vahle, Swink, CO, Monique Suters, North Adams, MA, Michael (Robyn) Moore, Pratt, KS and Andrew Moore, Oakley, KS; siblings, Jeanne Mann, Quinter, KS, Joe Moore, Overbrook, KS, Pat (Edie) Moore, Lee’s Summit, MO; Helen (Jerry) Nieman, Golden, CO; Mike (Peggy) Moore, Hays, KS and Iris (Jerald) Peterson, Rose Hill, KS; 10 grandchildren, Erica Schmidt, Jessica (Aaron) Dempewolf, Jared (Sally) Bixenman, Josephine Einsel, Jaydon Bixenman, Makenzie Suters, Marlee Suters, Jake Einsel, Ella Suters and Julian Bixenman and eight great-grandchildren.

Private services will be held. Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Church, Thomas County EMS, RSVP, or Genesis Food Bank and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com