Ethel

Moore

Ethel Lee Crook Moore
April 25, 1934 - October 3, 2026

Ethel Moore, a beloved and cherished soul was born April 25, 1934 to the union of Willie and Mary Crook in Satsuma, Alabama. She was the seventh of eighteen children born. Ethel passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 3, 2026 with her devoted son by her side. Ethel was the devoted wife of Richard S. Moore, with whom she shared thirty-seven beautiful years. They shared a bond built on closeness and devotion; even across distance, she always ensured a hot meal was waiting for him when he came home. That same gentle love and devotion extended to her children and extended family.

Ethel was a graduate of Mobile County Training School and she attended the Mobile Branch of Alabama State College. Ethel was a lifelong hard worker. This dedication was evident across her three successful careers: she was a licensed Cosmetologist for over 50 years; her love for children led her to serve nearly two decades as a Head Start Special Needs Teacher, nurturing young minds and instilling a love of reading; and she worked as a Public Relations Representative for McDonalds until her retirement, a role where she once again poured her
attention into making every child feel special.

Although she baptized at an early age, Mother Moore was baptized in the name of Jesus and filled with the Holy Spirit at Mt. Zion Apostolic Assembly in Saraland, AL where she was faithful and dedicated. She enjoyed praise, worship, the word of God and being in the house of The Lord. She embraced her church family with love as they in turn expressed their love for her. She also earned a certificate of Church Leadership and Service in June 2023. Ethel was blessed with a lovely singing voice, which beautifully reflected her deep inner peace. Her warm smile and welcoming demeanor made everyone feel at home, and she had a unique ability to truly listen, offering silent strength to those in need. If those qualities did not win you over, her cooking certainly did. Everyone had a favorite dish, and she would happily cook it for you if she knew you were coming. From cakes and pies to her famous crunchy chicken and the best cornbread, she poured her entire heart and love into her food. Our Dear Ethel will be deeply missed by everyone who ever sat at her table to enjoy her famous Cream Cheese pound cake, German chocolate cake, super moist dressing, and cornbread. Ethel possessed a quiet gentleness like no one else in the family. She listened with patience, comforted with warm words, and was compassionate to everyone in her presence. Her loving qualities will be affectionately remembered by all who loved her.

Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Mary Crook; her husband, Richard S. Moore; her son-in-law, Albert Joiner; her daughter-in-law, Elaine Crook; seven brothers and seven sisters. Ethel leaves to cherish her legacy and precious memories: her loving children: Danita Joyner of Atlanta, GA, Rayford Crook of Satsuma, AL, Monica (Robert) Means of Huntsville, AL, and Charlotte Ely of Mobile, AL; Goddaughter, Kimberley Davis of Creola, AL. She was blessed with seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, all of whom brought immense joy into her life. Ethel also leaves behind three sisters whom she dearly loved: Ruth Gardner, Margaret Moore, and Elvira Lang all of Satsuma, AL; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A public visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Rice & Reese Funeral Home 925 S. Bessemer Ave. Prichard, AL 36610. Visitation will continue on Friday, October 16, 2026 from 9:00 AM until the 11:00 AM funeral hour at Cedar Street Baptist Church 541 Cedar St, Saraland, AL 36571. Interment will follow in the Bailey Cemetery Norton Ave, Saraland, AL 36571.