Avis Faith Moore San Antonio, Texas Obituary

Avis Faith Moore

Avis Faith Moore went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday July 18, 2021, at her home in San Antonio, Texas. She was born May 24, 1940, in Clinton Mississippi. She is survived by Pat Taylor her friend of over 40 years, her son Joseph Moore, Amy Moore her daughter in law and Elianna Moore her granddaughter all who live here in San Antonio Texas. She was preceded in death by her Father Henry Joseph Bettag and her mother Mildred Greer Bettag. Avis was a lifelong Methodist of 81 years. Throughout the years this wonderful servant acted as a choir director, both youth and adult. She was known for her beautiful soprano voice. During this time, she also was a devoted youth minister and a youth pastor, leading many mission trips. Ordained later as a diaconal minister she continued to serve and assist as lay leader. Avis served in churches in Moutain Home and North Little Rock Arkansas. Later, she moved to San Antonio, Texas to serve the rest of her days singing in the choir, teaching in the Women of Faith Bible study and directing the Hearts in Tune Choir. She was active for many years as well in the Emmaus Community. She gave everything to serve people, to give love and to share her love of God to others. She worked for the NPR affiliate KUAR/KLRE in Little Rock Arkansas as the business manager and as an on-site reporter. As a producer she won a coveted Gracie award for her programming. Avis loved classical music and music in general and enhanced the radio station with this knowledge. Avis also worked many funds drives to make the radio station a success. Many of station staff knew her as the go-to person for fixing and installing equipment or just about anything. Avis was passionate about women’s rights (her great grandmother was a Suffragette) and she became actively involved in (BPW) Business and Professional Women with her lifelong friend Pat Taylor. Avis played many roles in BPW and was elected to the position of Arkansas State President, ( BPW). She spent many years alongside Pat Taylor, working to support BPW causes on state and national level. She was proud to help support Pat’s efforts in eventually becoming BPW USA National President. Those who knew Avis will have many a story to tell and we shall let them. Avis gave 110% till the end of life. She Touched countless lives whether it was her singing or directing music or when she played her guitar. Love and laughter were found around her as she was repairing a house on a reservation or in clearing a part of the Appalachian Trail, or teaching vacation bible school in Jamaica, West Indies. A story read on air, a speech from a lectern or a prayerful sermon or scripture reading from a pulpit were always given with joy and passion. We miss your voice. We miss your sweet eyes and soft smile. Avis, you were the definition of Grace, Wisdom, Love and most of all Faith. Well done, Good and Faithful servant. In lieu of flowers please donate to your Local NPR or UMCOR.
May 24, 1940 - July 18, 202105/24/194007/18/2021
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July 22, 2021
In honor of Avis Faith Moore, the sweetest friend in all the world to so many. I am thankful for Avis and so appreciative of her sweet guidance
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Loyce Brickley
August 1, 2021
I was involved with Avis with Walk to Emmaus. Her ability to reach high notes will be remembered and she was a joy to have on teams . I am convinced we will see her again.
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Robin
August 1, 2021
Avis was such a special person. She was always a kind, caring person. And seemed never to get flustered or upset. I appreciate so much all that she and Pat did for me through our BPW years and beyond. I hope we all can find peace and comfort in our memories. I will kee... Continue Reading
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Gayle Stowers
July 28, 2021
I knew Avis from Texas BPW. She was a strong advocate for women with a warm sense of humor and smart as a whip. May God watch over her and bless her. Gayle Stowers
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Kelley Conner Rogers
July 27, 2021
Avis was a huge influence on me growing up . She taught us to sing, to add harmonies, to ring bells, and to laugh and love with our whole hearts. She always encouraged us to give what we had, and I never once heard her complain about ANYTHING. Avis loved us and we loved... Continue Reading
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Penny Choate Agee
July 27, 2021
Avis Moore was genuinely interested in helping other women to be their best. I think I first met Avis in 1989 when I attended my first Arkansas BPW state convention. For the next 20 years of state conventions, I learned so very much from Avis. She convinced me to serv... Continue Reading
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Susan Savard
July 26, 2021
I first met Avis when I became active on the national level of Business and Professional Women/USA in the early nineties. She was a constant presence at our national meetings, and directed a wonderful BPW choir. I always loved to hear her and them sing. Always supp... Continue Reading
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Robin Powell
July 26, 2021
I knew Avis from ARBPW. I remember when I joined ARBPW in 1996 and I would attend conferences she would lead the ARBPW choir. It sent chills down my spine listening to the voices and watching and listening to Avis it was beautiful. I have always admired Avis and Pat. ... Continue Reading
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Kristina Croslin
July 25, 2021
Hi I'm Kristina Croslin and was lucky enough to know Avis through membership in AR BPW!!! She was always so helpful, encouraging and delightful to be around. Truly one of a kind that is greatly missed by everyone fortunate enough to have known her! She blessed the lives... Continue Reading
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Peggy Cooper
July 25, 2021
Blessings to her family and friends. I knew Avis from many Bpw conventions, first as Arkansas President then as a member of Texas Federation.
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JoEtta Y Wickliffe
July 24, 2021
Avis was a woman of many talents and she was always willing to share them with others. She had many BPW friends that loved her and will miss her. I have many precious memories! I hope each of her loved ones will draw comfort from their good memories.