Bernice Smith Moore, 94, of Stuart, VA, passed away on January 15, 2026 at her home. She was born on May 23, 1931 to the late Lula Hutchens Smith and Willie Bern Smith. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband James “Bud” Richard Moore, two sisters, Jennie Hill, Lois Smith, one brother, Elmer Smith, one son in law, David Griffin and one great-grandchild Andrew Smith.
She was of the Baptist Faith and was a wonderful housewife. She never met a stranger, she loved watching her hummingbirds and she loved all of her family.
She is survived by two daughters, Karen Foley (James) of Stuart, VA, Janice Griffin of Stuart, Va, four grandchildren, Christy Smith, Daryl Mason, Joni Acerson, Michael Lee Martin Jr., three great-grandchildren, Sophia Martin, Dallas Martin, Riley Acerson, one great-great grandchild Brooklyn Smith and one favorite brother in law Cub Moore.
A funeral will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Norris Funeral Services Chapel with Pastor Mike Morrison officiating. Burial will follow at Patrick Memorial Gardens in Stuart, Va.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Memorials may be made to Moorefield Store Fire Department c/o 17 VA/Carolina Rd Spencer, Va 24165 or Mountain Valley Hospice c/o 730 East Church St suite 13 Martinsville, Va 24112.
Norris Funeral Services in Stuart is serving the Moore family.
Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
