Mary Michelle Moore

MILLERTON — Mary Michelle Moore, 75, a longtime area resident died peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Philmont, New York. Ms. Moore was retired from the Office of Children and Family Services where she worked as a manager for the Division for Youth on the Harlem Valley Campus in Wingdale, New York. Her career with New York State spanned more than thirty-five years, during which time she served as Union Representative for the Public Employees Federation (PEF). She retired in December of 2004.

Born June 18, 1949, in Mount Olive, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late James and Clyde (Bennett) Moore. She was a graduate of Webutuck High School and Dutchess Community College. Ms. Moore was a former longtime member of Greenwoods Community Church in Ashley Falls, Massachusetts, she also did missionary work in Africa and Haiti. She was an avid cook in her spare time and was very supportive and loving to her family members and her many dear friends. She was well traveled and was always willing to help. A beloved mother, sister and grandmother who will be dearly missed by all.

Ms. Moore is survived by her three children; Michael Moore of Sharon, Scott Moore of Poughkeepsie, and Brandon Davis of Arizona; her grandson, Javon Moore of Millerton; four sisters, Penny Jarrett, Geraldine Lawrence, Angeline Morgan and Wendell Farrar; two brothers, James Moore and Kenneth Moore and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by five siblings.

Graveside services and burial will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at 1:30 at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton Legion Post # 178, 155 Route 44, Millerton, NY 12546. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com.