Moore

Joan W. Moore of Butler passed quietly in her sleep at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday at the Concordia at Rebecca Residence.

Born in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Elgie Lavernes Wasson and the late Henrietta Hoon Wasson.

Mrs. Moore was a member of the Butler Country Club, the Town and Country Garden Club and the Butler Literary Club.

Her interests included playing golf, dancing, bridge, church and family activities.

She served as a deacon and an elder of Covenant Presbyterian Church, where she was a lifetime member.

Mrs. Moore is survived by one son, Robert W. Moore Jr. of Butler; two daughters, Pamela M. Patterson of Butler and Cheryl M. Hays of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren, Ryan C. Patterson and his wife, Kristin, of Tappahannock, Va., Jessica N. Robinson and her husband, Jared, of Pittsburgh and Cole R. Patterson of Butler; one great-granddaughter, Riley G. Patterson; four nieces; and two nephews.

Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her beloved husband, "Robbie" Robert Williams Moore Sr., whom she married April 10, 1943. He passed away July 9, 2008.

<B>MOORE</B> — A private family service for Joan W. Moore, who died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, will be held Friday with the Rev. James Swanson of Covenant Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will follow in the North Side Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Covenant Presbyterian Church or to the Covenant Food Cupboard, 230 E. Jefferson St., Butler, PA 16001.Arrangements are being handled by the <B>Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, </B>and information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.