Brenda Lynn Moore

Brenda Lynn Moore was born on March 25, 1952, in Paterson, N.J. She was the third one of four children and only daughter of Quentin and Marjorie Moore. Brenda attended public school in Teaneck, N.J. and was in the Teaneck High School graduating class of 1970. Brenda enjoyed a long and successful career with her employer Gelman and Gelman law firm of Elmwood Park, N.J. She served as a paralegal secretary for many years and retired to take care of her ailing parents in 2005.

After her parents' death in 2005/6, Brenda relocated from Glen Rock, N.J. to Asheville, N.C. to be near her youngest brother David Moore. Brenda continued enjoying her retirement, living independently, and enjoying the Appalachian life of the Asheville and Smokey Mountain area. she was an avid book reader and well versed in African American history. Her love of cats existed since she was young and continued throughout life, often adopting strays from the Asheville Rescue Shelter.

Brenda departed this life on December 10, 2024, at the River Bend Health and Rehabilitation Facility after succumbing to the effects of a massive stroke in February of 2025.

In addition to her mother and father, Brenda was pre-deceased by her oldest brother Quentin (Cueball) Moore, whom she cherished very deeply.

Brenda is the devoted sister of Joseph (Bomanibey) Moore, and David Moore Sr. Also left to celebrate her memory are her sisters in law, Jamila Moore, Joanne Warner Moore, Robertina Moore, and Bernice Moore as well as their children who all knew and loved "Aunt Brenda".

The family is especially grateful to the staff at River Bend Health and Rehabilitation Facility for their loving care and uncompromising assistance with Brenda during her stay at their facility.

 In Tears we Saw You Sinking

 In tears we saw you sinking,
And watched you fade away.
Our hearts were almost breaking,
We wanted you to stay.
But when we saw you sleeping,
So peacefully and free from pain,
How could we wish you back,
To suffer that again?
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.

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