Mary Jane Smith Moore, 82, of Columbia, died Thursday, June 9, 2022. Born March 4, 1940, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late L.W. Smith, Jr. and Ruth Tucker Smith. Mrs. Moore was a dedicated member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church where she was involved in many church activities. Her greatest love in life was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Moore enjoyed spending her summers in Surfside Beach or hosting family reunions at Lake Wateree.
Survivors include her children, Pamela Moore Bishop of Blythewood, Robbie Moore (Cheryl) of Columbia, and Davis Moore of Elgin; grandchildren, Lindsay Beckham Munn (Brent), Kristen Moore Smith (Brian), Lauren E. Beckham (fiancée, Mikey), Ryan Moore (Casey), Brooke Moore, and Raymond Watters; six great grandchildren; as well as her siblings, L.W. Smith, III (Jan) of Columbia, Henry Smith (Patsy) of Lugoff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. "Bobby" Moore; son, Matthew "Matt" Moore; grandson, Michael Watters; brother, J.B. Smith and her sister, Ruth Smith Windham.
A celebration of life for Mrs. Moore will be held at 10 o'clock, Friday, June 17th at Rehoboth United Methodist Church, 6911 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223. The family will receive friends following in the Christian Life Center. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Rehoboth United Methodist Church.