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Jeanine Gale Johnson Moore

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Jeanine Moore died on July 6, 2021, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence KS. She was born on December 12, 1942, in St. Joseph MO the daughter of Maxine and Earl Johnson. A celebration of her life will be held at the Smith Center in Brandon Woods at Alvamar on Saturday, July 31, from 1 to 3 PM.

She graduated from Central High School in St. Joseph in 1961. She met her soon to be husband, Dward Moore, Jr. at the summer music camp at the University of Missouri in the summer of 1960. She attended St. Joseph Junior College and Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX. She graduated with a degree in music education in 1966. Dward also attended TCU and they were married September 5, 1965.

Jeanine and Dward joined the Peace Corps in 1966 and served in Uganda teaching at a boys’ boarding secondary school for two years.

Upon returning to the US, Jeanine and Dward started their graduate studies in Syracuse University. Jeanine received her Masters Degree in Information Studies at SU and over the years worked at libraries in Syracuse NY, Jamestown NY, and Brandon FL.

From 1985 to 2015, Jeanine and Dward lived in Brunswick MD. Jeanine taught violin and viola privately, played in the Frederick Maryland Symphony Orchestra and in several string quartets. She also taught music in several middle schools in Frederick County, MD before retiring in 2004.

Jeanine and Dward were ardent supporters of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, volunteering for many years in support of their beloved park as members of the C&O Canal Association.

In 2015, Jeanine and Dward moved to Lawrence KS to be closer to their sisters and their families who live in the greater Kansas City area.

Jeanine is survived by her husband Dward, her sister, Quinta Schwarzenberger of Olathe KS and numerous nieces and nephews.

Emma “Sue” ( Moore) Smith

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Emma “Sue” Moore Smith, 80, Lawrence, died Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Pioneer Ridge Rapid Recovery, Lawrence. She passed away peacefully in the early morning, after sharing her love and thoughts with her family. Private family services will take place at a later date.

Sue was born June 29, 1936, in LaGrange, GA, the daughter of Adrian Edward and Emma Smith Moore. She met her husband, Freddie O. Smith, at a dance while he was stationed in the army at Fort Benning, GA. They married on May 31, 1960, in Lawrence, KS. He proceeded her in death on April 14, 2010.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She worked at Hallmark Cards when she first moved to Lawrence, and then took time off to care for her home and children. She later worked at King Radio as a supervisor, Pringle Dental Lab as a technician, and at Bendix King/Allied Signal/Honeywell as an electronics inspector until she retired. After retirement she volunteered at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She always took great pride and enjoyment in her work and the help she provided for others. She spent her last couple years at the home of her daughter, enjoying her time with family.

Sue was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed.

She was also proceeded in death by her parents, three brothers; Adrie (Edward), Farrell Franklin, and Gordon Moore and a sister, Lillian Rainey.

Survivors include a son, Randal L. Smith; a daughter Amy M. Coleman, husband Craig; two grandsons, Andre Robinson and Jordan Coleman; two granddaughters, Renee Robinson and Jessica Coleman, all of Lawrence, KS; two brothers, Bennie Moore and Roy and Rebecca Moore, all of LaGrange, GA; a sister-in-law Linda Pringle, husband Roger, Lawrence, KS; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St. Lawrence, KS 66044.