WILMINGTON — Sara “Sally” Barto Moore, 95, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2019.
She was born Jan. 10, 1924, in Elizabethville, Pennsylvania, to the late Emily and Robert E. Barto.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Dr. Horace G. Moore Jr.
She is survived by her sons, Dr. Horace G. Moore III (Ellen) of Virginia and Dr. Robert M. Moore (Leslie) of Wilmington; daughter, Dr. Rebecca R. Moore of Raleigh; grandchildren, Jayne Moore Cox, Elizabeth Moore Hammond, Sara Moore Mathis, David M. Moore, Andrew M. Moore and Scott M. Moore; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Sara graduated from Goucher College and moved to Wilmington in 1953 with Horace, where he opened a surgery practice. She played first violin in the Wilmington String Quartet for many years, and also played violin in the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed playing duplicate bridge. She was devoted to her family and animals.
A service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, at Andrews Market Street Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, in Oakdale Cemetery.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staffs of The Woods at Holly Tree and Martha’s Adult Care for their excellent and compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the AKC Canine Health Foundation, P.O. Box 900061, Raleigh, NC 27675; or NC Symphony.
Share online condolences with the family at Andrews Mortuary & Crematory.
