1936-2025
Patricia “Pat” Lou Moore, 89, of McPherson, KS peacefully passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, surrounded by family at Salina Regional Health Center.
Patricia was born in Eufaula, OK, the daughter of William W. H. and Lola Mae (Jacobs) Hopkins. She graduated from Eufaula High School in 1954 and continued her education at Draughon’s Business School in Oklahoma City. On November 19, 1954, Pat was united in marriage to Verne D. Moore in Eufaula, OK. They were blessed with three children: Lynn, Steven, and Karen. Pat and Verne shared many happy years together until his passing on April 17, 2009.
Pat worked in several secretarial positions over the years, but caring for her family was always her number one priority. She had a servant’s heart. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she belonged to the Shalom Sunday School class and also hosted a Life Group in her home. She was a faithful prayer warrior and prayed daily for her family.
Pat and her dear friend, Barb Thyr, cherished their time together. Her church friends and sewing friends were especially dear to her, and she was also a member of the Prairie View Retirees Group. A talented seamstress, she lovingly quilted many blankets and quillows for her family members. She was known to be very organized and kept a meticulous house and yard. Patricia and Verne also enjoyed tending to their flower and vegetable gardens together.
She is survived by her children, Lynn Moore of McPherson, KS and Karen (Merle) Thiessen of Inman, KS; brothers, Marty (Catherine) Hopkins, Doug (Ann) Hopkins, and Max (Karen) Hopkins; seven grandchildren, Krissy (Marion) Martinez, Austin Moore, Lindsey Moore, Abigail (Tyler) Geissler, Grant (Sarah) Moore, Seth Thiessen, and Jessica (Zane) Padilla; four great-grandchildren, Julian Moore, Noah Geissler, Eli Geissler, and Chandler Moore; and many extended relatives and friends. Pat enjoyed belonging to a ”vast” group of double cousins all near Eufaula.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son, Steven Moore.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 12, at the First Baptist Church. A graveside service will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, December 15, at Duck Creek Cemetery in Mounds, OK.
Memorial donations are suggested to the First Baptist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
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