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Sarah Moore, 81, the wife of the late Rev. Roy H. Moore, died Sept. 18, 2010. A funeral service was held at First UMC in Lake Wales, Fla., Sept. 24.

Sarah Miller and Roy Moore married in 1949 and had 56 years together before his death in 2004. They had two daughters.

Sarah Moore accompanied her husband throughout his ministry. He had only one ministerial appointment, to Bethel UMC in Upper Marlboro in 1970. He remained there until a sabbatical break in 1980, then began a ministry in pastoral counseling. From 1981-1983 he was with the Washington Pastoral Counseling Services.

She worked as a secretary for the State of Maryland in the probation system.

For two years, 1983-1985 the Moores lived in Florida where he worked with the Community Christian Counseling Center. In 1985 they returned to Waldorf PCS and remained until his retirement in 1991, at which time they returned permanently to Florida. They lived a few doors from her mother, who lived independently to age 97, but with frequent care-giving visits from her daughter.

The Moores enjoyed traveling with a travel trailer, especially to the state of Washington to visit a daughter. She also enjoyed gardening.

Survivors include two daughters: Sarah Moore of Lake Wales, Fla., and Laura Ann Moore of Seattle.

Condolences may be sent to Sharon Moore, 3120 Owl Roost Trail, Lake Wales, FL 33898.