Malinda Moore

Missionary Malinda Mae Moore was born on December 17, 1928, in Portland, Oregon to her parents, Samuel Gilliard and Renna Carroll Gilliard. She was the ten child out of eleven children born in the family. She was raised surrounded by her siblings, Henry, Jr., Robert, Kelton, Ralph, David, Ritz, Ruth, Ernestine, Hattie, Edna and Dollie. As a child, she enjoyed working with arts and crafts. She also loved helping her mother. She received her formal education in Denver, Colorado, where she graduated from high school. She furthered her education by completing courses in which she earned her certification to become a Registered Nurse. Malinda met and later married Newton Henry Moore. They were high school sweethearts. They enjoyed dancing, listening to jazz music and sharing with family and friends. To this union, Rochelle, Malinda and Julius were born. They remember her as being a loving and devoted mother who wanted them to always do their best in whatever goals and aspirations they set. She was later blessed with eight grandchildren, Terrence, Adrian, Cristina, Reen, Mary, Matthew, Tyler and Charles. The family shared many happy and precious moments together. By profession, Malinda was a Registered Nurse. She worked in the Surgical Department as well as, the Critical Care Unit in Mercy Hospital and other Denver area hospitals. Wherever she worked, Malinda performed her duties with a spirit of excellence. After she retired, she continued working in home health care. A woman of faith and belief in the Lord, Malinda was a faithful and dedicated member of New Hope Baptist Church. She served her church and the Lord as a member of the floral committee; she was a choir member, a member of the Missionary Society and the Deaconess Board. Some of her other civic activities include being a member of the Order of Eastern Star, she worked closely with the Lions Club, and was a member of the Ladies of Distinction, she also volunteered her time to help others as needed. Missionary Malinda Moore was a fun loving woman who enjoyed life and those she encircled. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling and spending quality time with family and friends. She will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known this kind and wonderful woman. To know her was to love her. Missionary Malinda Moore departed this life to the embrace of the Lord on November 19, 2013, in her home in Denver, Colorado. Those left to cherish her memory and mourn her loss include her son, Julius N. (Cheterria) Moore; two daughters, Rachell C. (William) Rotruck and Malinda M. Moore all of Denver; 8 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephew, cousins other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremations - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Visitation: 11/26/2013 at 4:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chape of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 11/27/2013 at 11:00 AM - New Hope Baptist Church - 3701 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO
Cemetery: 11/27/2013 - Fairmount Cemetery - 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, CO