Velma Lee Carr Moore, known to everyone as "Madea”, transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Beauvais Manor Assistant Living, St. Louis. She was born on December 14, 1916 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas to Jack and Annie Mae Thomas. However, Madea lived most of her life in Kinlock, Mo. and St. Louis. Her only sibling, Willa Mae Griggs, preceded her in death. Madea was first married to Remus Carr Sr. and later to Samuel Moore. Of the two unions thirteen children were born. Mr. Carr and Mr. Moore preceded her in death as well three children; Rema Mae Owens, Willa Mae Poston, and Adrian Moore. Madea leaves to cherish her memories, six girls: Velma Moody, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Samella Bolden, Dr. Kimberly Moore, Sharon Frison, and Raye Evelyn Moore, one daughter-in law, Dorthouea Carr; four sons: Remus Carr Jr. Joseph Webb, Wadsworth Carr and Reginald Moore; two sons-in law, Stanley Frison and Sidney Williams; thirty three grandchildren, fifty-five great-grandchildren, a host of great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great-granddaughter and many friends.Rep Waters issued the following statement regarding the passing of her beloved mother, "My mother was an extraordinary woman who raised 13 children. Everyone lovingly referred to my mother, Ms. Velma Lee Moore, as 'Ma Dear.' She taught her children strong values and that hard work and determination will always gain respect and lead to success in whatever you do. She lived to be 97 years old and we are all proud that our mother lived a fruitful and rewarding life. Her life lessons to her family will never be forgotten. We will all miss her love, her admonitions, her humor, and the support she gave to all of her family.”
Velma Lee Carr Moore, known to everyone as "Madea”, transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Beauvais Manor Assistant Living, St. Louis. She was born on December 14, 1916 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas to Jack and Annie Mae Thomas. However, Madea lived most of her life in Kinlock, Mo. and St. Louis. Her only sibling, Willa Mae Griggs, preceded her in death. Madea was first married to Remus Carr Sr. and later to Samuel Moore. Of the two unions thirteen children were born. Mr. Carr and Mr. Moore preceded her in death as well three children; Rema Mae Owens, Willa Mae Poston, and Adrian Moore. Madea leaves to cherish her memories, six girls: Velma Moody, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Samella Bolden, Dr. Kimberly Moore, Sharon Frison, and Raye Evelyn Moore, one daughter-in law, Dorthouea Carr; four sons: Remus Carr Jr. Joseph Webb, Wadsworth Carr and Reginald Moore; two sons-in law, Stanley Frison and Sidney Williams; thirty three grandchildren, fifty-five great-grandchildren, a host of great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great-granddaughter and many friends.Rep Waters issued the following statement regarding the passing of her beloved mother, "My mother was an extraordinary woman who raised 13 children. Everyone lovingly referred to my mother, Ms. Velma Lee Moore, as 'Ma Dear.' She taught her children strong values and that hard work and determination will always gain respect and lead to success in whatever you do. She lived to be 97 years old and we are all proud that our mother lived a fruitful and rewarding life. Her life lessons to her family will never be forgotten. We will all miss her love, her admonitions, her humor, and the support she gave to all of her family.”
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