Cora Lee Moore

Cora Moore was born on April 7, 1939 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Charlie Mitchell and Mary AdamsMitchell. She was the older of two girls. She moved to the west side of Chicago in 1949 with her mother and sister Dolly, whom both preceded her in death. Cora accepted Christ at a young age and joined the Union Tabernacle Spiritual Church under the leadership of the late Bishop R.l. Ford, she also sang in the choir. Cora was educated in the Chicago public school system. She attended Lawson Elementary School and graduated from Marshall High School. Cora moved to the north side of Chicago and attended St. Marys College where she obtained an Associate Degree. Cora met and married Gilbert Milton Moore, and from this union, six children were born, 3 girls and 3 boys, Milton Earl, her first born, preceded her in death. Cora went on to work for the Chicago Housing Authority, and there she became a community leader advocating for the poor African Americans. She was promoted by the Chicago Housing Authority, as well as the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Cora was a true soldier of Christ she saw a need to help those who were not able or too afraid to help themselves. She became a Civil Rights Leader and partnered with those in the fight for the rights of African Americans, such as the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Angela Davis, and Rev. Jessie Jackson. Even when she received threats on her life she continued in the Civil Rights struggle. Many of her accolades as a public servant were Construction of a playground, Redevelopment of Cabrini Green Red Projects, jobs for residents of the community, education programs, food programs, which she would provide food for at her own expense and she became the voice of Cabrini, AKA Queen Cabrini. Sister Cora Moore was a beautiful person who loved people, a generous person she freely shared her last with her family. Her pleasant personality could make you smile and even laugh when you were feeling sad. Cora loved to see people happy and worry free. As her health deteriorated, there were times she would conceal how she was feeling and she continued to help others in need.
Cora retired and relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada to be close with her children. Cora will forever be remembered by her loving children along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to have known her. Cora loved listening to music, playing cards, laughing, having fun and being with her family and friends. In retirement, she continued to help those in need from a distance until God called Queen Cora from her labor on February 8, 2013. She leaves many to cherish her precious memory two sons, Anthony Olivia, and James three daughters Estoria Kevin, Mary Ann Jessie, and Janice. Cora also leaves behind 16 grandchildren, Andrew, Devon, Jasmine, Kevin Jr., Koretta, Kelly, Kenyetta, LaRonda, Marcus, Marchello, Milton Jr., Mishawn, Melvina Moore, Roshea, Roshaun, Shanice, Toni and 22 great grandchildren Antonio, Brent, Charisma, Destiny, Dominic, Daleon Jr., Eddie, Genyh, Isaiah, Jade, Jazmin, Johnae, LaJoyce, Marquayvis, Maurice Jr., Robert Jr., Shannon, Shanice,Toniyah, Tyrisanna, Urriah, and Walter.

Visitation

Davis Memorial Chapel
6200 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV  89119
Monday, February 25, 2013
10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Service

A Celebration of Life

Davis Memorial Chapel
6200 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV  89119
Monday, February 25, 2013
12:00 P.M.

Cemetery

Menifee Valley Memorial Park
26770 Murrieta Road
Sun City, CA  92586