Moore to Life… In March 2010, Loys was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and after
several months of chemotherapy in St. Louis, Monica and Danté relocated Loys to live with their family in California’s Bay Area to receive further treatment. It was there that she became a member of and was welcomed with open arms into the family of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church (FMBC) in Vallejo, CA where her son-in-law, Reverend Danté R. Quick, is pastor. There she gained a newfound family and numerous amazing friends. One of her proudest moments was watching her darling daughter conduct her ministry as the first Minister of Music, Arts, and Worship in the history of FMBC. While at FMBC Loys personified the words of St. Francis with vigor, “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” Yes, preach she did! Through her living sermon Loys inspired an entire community as she personified faith in her battle. Whether co-chairing the pastoral installation committee, singing a solo, or starting the praise wave from the third pew, Loys impacted the FMBC community with her loving, open, and strong spirit. Ever the social butterfly, Loys became the center of a community of faith-filled women, who often fought over the pleasure of caring for her…and caring for her they did.
Living well does not necessarily mean having an easy life, but rather appreciating what we have and meeting the challenges that come with strength of character and grace of spirit. — Unknown
One to Remember… Loys’ personality was as unique as her name. The way she expressed her individuality is what made her special. She was an amazing person who was always found inconveniencing herself to accommodate the needs of others. Her unselfishness and radically generous heart touched countless lives in ways big and small. Her compassion and giftedness as an encourager helped to lift many who were discouraged, confused, or troubled by life’s challenges. Her mark of excellence was demonstrated throughout her life. She will be remembered as a living testament for her love for people…family, friends and strangers. Throughout her illness, Loys refused to be defined by her illness in any other way than healed. And healed she is! “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD” (Psalm 117:17) could be found on her lips and in her writings up to the eve of her meeting the Lord. Her faith and trust in God combined with an abundance of continuous love and prayers helped to sustain her. On December 26, 2011, the Lord closed the earthly chronicle of Loys’ life and opened the chapter that will live into eternity. Loys was preceded in death by her father, Bishop Lemuel N. Moore, Sr.; grandparents, Elder Andrew and Mother Clara McCoy and Elder Alexander and Lola Moore; aunt, Eunice Walker; uncles, James Nesbitt, Lebron Moore, C. Adallos Moore, and Justice Moore; niece, Jujuana “Nikki” Moore; cousin, Sherry Ingram; godmother, Loys Jean Tabb; and her special friend, Robert L. Thompson. Those family and friends who will rejoice in and cherish her memory are her daughter and son-in-law, Monica L. and Danté R. Quick (San Leandro, CA); two grandchildren, Alexander Danté and Kennedy Danielle Quick (San Leandro, CA); mother, Roxalana Moore; sister, Jacquin L. Weatherspoon (Phoenix, AZ); brother, Lemuel (Joyce) N. Moore II; two nieces, Dawn (Aaron) Chisholm (Phoenix, AZ) and Gjonise Meeks; three nephews, Timothy J. and Justin L. Weatherspoon (Phoenix, AZ) and Andraé Blissett (Flagstaff, AZ); two great-nieces, Madilyn and Bailee Chisholm; five great-nephews, Joshua Fischer, Andraé Blissett, Jr., Jerimiah Moore, Austin Blissett, and Aidan Blissett; one daughter (in love), Cheneé Thompson-Beene (Nashville, TN); two grandsons (in love), Jalen Bond and Philip Beene, Jr. (Nashville, TN); three nieces