Annette M. Moore

April 10, 1949 ~ September 27, 2021
Annette M. Moore, 72, Mooresville, passed away September 27, 2021, after a brief battle with Covid-19. Annette was born April 10, 1949, in Indianapolis, to the late Edward and Gertrude (Weilhammer) Smith.
She graduated from Emmerich Manual High School. Annette never met a stranger. She was a Christian who loved doing God’s work. For many years she could be found driving the church bus on Sunday mornings for Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Mooresville or Redemption Baptist Church in Florida. She was a 49-year member of Good Shepherd. Her caring and compassionate heart helped so many people. She enjoyed cooking, not only for her family, but for the Paragon Lions Club, of which she was past president. Thanksgiving and Christmas were especially important to her; she always made sure that the Paragon families had a warm Thanksgiving dinner and the Paragon kids always got their secret Santa gifts. Family was hugely important to Annette, and a weekly dinner with family was a must. She enjoyed bocce ball, bingo, and garage sales. She retired as the Postmaster in Paragon in 2011, where she had worked for many years. Annette’s memory will be cherished by her loving family and many friends.
Survivors include her children, Christina Fitch, Patricia Morris, and Michelle (Dennis) Bailey; grandchildren; Brittany (Roy), Daniel (Hannah), Zach, Shelby (Shane); great grandchildren Ethan, Micaela, David, Ella, and Liam; sisters, Elaine O’Neal and Janet Sellmeyer; brothers, Randy (Rhonda) Smith, Kurt (Janet) Smith, Gary (Wanda) Smith, former husband, Jim Fitch. Annette was preceded in death by her husband Joel T. Moore and is survived by Joel’s children and grandchildren, Joel Timothy (Jill) Moore, Julie Moore; Andrew (Bre) Moore, John and Gabriella Prophet.
Annette’s Life Celebration® Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 1150 E. State Road 144, Mooresville. Visitation will be Friday, October 1, 2021, 3 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021, with burial following at Friendship Park Cemetery, Paragon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church bus ministry at Good Shepherd Baptist Church. Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory.
I remember when my aunt annete was always having big easter egg hunts on Easter
Elaine and patty.. I’m so sorry to hear this sad news..praying for comfort….
I am so sorry for your loss, Heaven has definitely gained an angel. I always enjoyed visiting with Annette and her sharing her wisdom. I admired all of the community work that she did and living life to the fullest. Lee Ann Weilhammer
Sorry to hear about Annette, thoughts and Prayers to all. Always enjoyed the Holidays and talking about the Post Office. She will be missed. RIP Keith Duncan
Please know that Annette will be missed by so many people. She and Joel kept us in vegetable s when we were having a hard time. Loved her spirit. Thoughts and prayers for all the family.
Janet, we are very sorry to hear of your sisters passing.
My condolences to Christina and to her family.
My heart goes out to her children and grandchildren. Praying for peace and know that there was a reunion in Heaven when she was reunited with Joel, Maelene, and Mom Annie.
Michelle, so sorry to hear of your loss. Your kindness during ours will always stand out to us and as a tribute to your mother who taught you well. Sincerely, Peggy Shirar, Jenni’s mom
May Christ surround your family with love and strength. We are so sorry for your loss.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
In condolences with love and prayers for you, Christina, and family.
Christina, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts.
I was so sorry to hear about Annette. She would do anything for you if she could. A very generous person. She will be missed by many. Becky Heath Stevons
Grandma was the matriarch of our family, who wore her crown proudly. From a young age she instilled the importance of God, family, and hard work. She always told us girls to ‘never rely on a man’, and to always make sure you can take care of yourself. She was a go-getter who always made sure others were taken care of, and this was also taught to be very important. Grandma was known for her generosity, but there are so many other things that us grandchildren loved her for. She always gave the best hugs. She had a contagious laugh. We would give anything to hear that laugh again. She made the best chicken and noodles, ribs, and mac & cheese. Most importantly, she was always there for us, and if she couldn’t help us, she always knew someone who could. Grandma never knew a stranger. One of our favorite memories about her is our weekly family dinners. Grandma always made sure she cooked every week for all of us. Our family has grown quite a bit over the last few years, but no matter how hectic or crazy things got at dinner, Grandma always loved to have us all there together. Family was so important to her. She loved watching her great-grandbabies grow up. She loved attending events and traveling on vacation with everyone. Many years ago, Grandma and Grandpa Joel began the tradition for us all to go to Sarasota, Florida on Christmas vacation. We have been going to there for over 20 years now. This vacation was something we all looked forward to each year, and we will continue to cherish all the memories. Grandma wore many hats throughout her life here with us: Mother, daughter, Postmaster, bus driver, Lion’s Club President, and best of all Grandma. We can just see her now, sitting at the right hand of God, helping him delegate things to the Angels, and Grandpa Joel. We can hear grandpa saying, “Yes, Lovey”. We know it may seem a bit selfish, but we wish she was still here with us. We will miss those hugs, dinners, and all the things she did for us all. My mom, Aunt Patty, and Aunt Chris all carry a piece of Grandma’s personality with them. Their smile, quirky sayings, and hugs all make me think of her, and reminds me that a bit of Grandma is still with is all. Grandma has taught us so much! She would tell us to never give up, even when things get tough. She taught us how to bargain, bake, and multi-task at a young age. (Summer break was never boring for my two children. Micaela and grandma loved to go to garage sales together and bake desserts for our weekly dinners. The older and stronger Ethan became, the more he would be ‘recruited’ for, like moving heavy things from place to place when grandma got her ‘bargains’. David, Liam, and Ella didn’t get to spend as much time with grandma, like we all have, but she enjoyed every minute with them. Grandma always made sure she had David’s favorite cookies in her cupboard. She adored all her great-grandbabies and I just know the feeling was mutual). Grandma taught us grandkids how to “rest our eyes”. After dinner, when things began to quiet down, we would sit with Grandma and talk about all kinds of things. During our conversations she would close her eyes and we always thought she fell asleep. So, we would sit in silence for a few seconds only for her to say, “I’m just resting my eyes. Keep talking, I’m still listening”. Our conversation would pick up right where it was left off. She ‘never’ missed a beat. When we saw her in the hospital for the last time, that is exactly how she looked; like she was just ‘resting her eyes’. She had a peaceful look to her. We wanted her so badly to say, “she was still listening that day”. Us grandkids looked forward to the day that we could take care of her, like she did all of us. She was someone who was needed by so many. We are not sure how we are all going to live this life without her. She will be missed by so many and there is now a hole in all our lives that can never be filled. No one can take the place of our Grandma Netsky. We all love you so much Grandma!
Annette was the first person to welcome me at Redemption Baptist Church in Florida. Forever appreciative for her genuine friendship. Love you Annette. Ann Hill