Vada Buckles Moore, 85, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2019, at Hillview Health Center of Elizabethton. Vada was born in Carter County, Tenn., to the late Oscar and Jeannie Massengill Buckles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Gary Moore; one daughter, Donna Puckett; seven brothers, J.T. Buckles, Jack Buckles, Luther Buckles, Dewey Buckles, Bob Buckles, Thompkin Buckles and Conley Buckles; and one sister, Edna Parlier.
Vada had worked as a seamstress and was of the Baptist faith. She most enjoyed taking care of her husband of 66 years, sewing, cooking and gardening.
Those left to cherish her wonderful memories include her loving husband of 66 years, Carl Moore, of the home; her son, Carl Wayne Moore of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Carla Reeser and husband Clinton of Johnson City, Erica Moore of Charlotte, N.C., Jeannie Puckett of Elizabethton and Ashley Anderson (Kelly) of Elizabethton; and five great-grandchildren, Sydney, Jordan, Madison, Kinsley and Hayden. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to celebrate the life of Vada Buckles Moore will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Mark Street officiating. Music will be provided by Bridget Fletcher. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service, or at the residence at any time. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 18, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Thursday. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Hillview Health Center and the nurses and staff of Amedysis Hospice for the love and care shown to Vada during her illness. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Milligan Free Will Baptist Church (Youth Group), P.O. Box 113, Milligan College, TN 37682. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com
Vada and her family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Office: (423) 542-2232. Service Information Line: (423) 543-4917.