Shirley Jean Moore, age 63, of New Haven, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2020, leaving this earthly home and ascending to her heavenly home, after a valiant bout with cancer.
Shirley was born July 3, 1956 to John Warren Sr. and Mabel Warren in New Haven, CT where she attended New Haven Public Schools and graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in 1975. She was married to Willie Ray Moore for 30 years.
She was a dedicated, diligent and dependable employee at The Willows Rehabilitation & Nursing Center where she worked as a Head Cook for 16 years.
Shirley attended PowerHouse Ministries, New Haven, CT. Shirley was a devoted Wife, Mother and Caregiver to her entire family and extended families. She loved to cook and had a heart for taking care of people. A few of her favorite things to do included shopping and going to ‘Jimmies’ for seafood. She was a woman of few words… who had a love for God and for helping others…that was bigger than life.
Shirley leaves to cherish her memories, her parents, John Warren, Sr. and Mabel Warren; and her husband, Willie Ray Moore. In addition, she is survived by her children, Monica Craddock (Anthony), Mark Washington, Marlene & Jamar (Kat) Washington (twins); her ‘other son’, Davonte J. Warren (Grandson); and a stepson, Willie Newton, all of New Haven, CT. She will always be adored and remembered by her 16 grandchildren, and especially Jamyra Washington, Ijan Whitaker and Lauren Sellers, whom she nurtured and played an integral part in their upbringing along with great- grandson, Takiye Warren, who just loved to be at Grandmom’s! She also leaves her two brothers, John Warren Jr. (Sheila) of Delaware and Jeffrey Warren (Sylvia) of New Haven; and a sister, Shirley Lawrence. Also, fondly cherishing her memory is a special niece, Mabel Regina Warren-Knight and great-nephew, Karl Snipe, Jr. Shirley will be lovingly remembered by a host of family and friends, along with her church family.
Shirley was predeceased by her sisters, Leola and Viola Warren; and her maternal grandmother, Pearlitha Henley.
Her life was a living example of her favorite Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 — “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.”
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
To the Family of Shirley Jean Moore, sending my prayers and sympathy to you all during your time of need. My condolences are with you all.
my condolences too the family
Shirley Lawrence and Family you have my sincere sympathy in the loss of your sister. May the strength and Peace of God be with you all. In Jesus Name
My deepest sympathy to the Moore and Warren family. She was a kind and friendly person.
Mrs. Shirley I’m at a lost for words. I was happy to come to work when I knew you would be there. I couldn’t wait to serve the patients so that I could have some of your cooking. This was sometimes impossible because the patients would ask for seconds because it was so good. I passed your house today and said to my husband I wonder how Mrs.Shirley is doing ? I get home and get a message from another co-worker about your passing. God works in mysterious ways….R.I.P and you are now one of the best cooking angels in heaven and I know your sisters are embracing you with warmth?
My SINCERE condolences to the family I had the pleasure of working with Shirley for Twenty years she was such a beautiful humble Women who always loved cooking she was a very sweet loving person always stayed to herself I am going to miss seeing you with your beautiful smile that would light up any room continue to fly high among the beautiful ANGELS in the SKY.
SO SORRY FOR Y’ALL LOSS SHE WAS A REALLY GOOD WOMAN ❤ WHO I GREW UP WITH LOVE HER DEARLY
Prayers go out to the family. She will truly be missed but never forgotten. There are so many great memories of Shirley. Heaven has another angel.
Shirley will be dearly missed by her church family. She was a kind and loving person. We celebrate her life … she know God! We are praying for the Moore and Warren Families.
My Condolences to you and the family she will be greatly missed luv you guys
My Condolences to (Monica) and the family. The light may be dim, but not gone.
My Condolences to the family i worked with Mrs Shirley for a while we loved her i will miss her ..sorry for uou loss my God wrap his arms around her family during this time.