Sister Nancy Lee Price Moore, born to the late Wallace Benton and Leola Joyce Price in Stokes County, North Carolina, on September 26, 1952, departed this life on August 12, 2024, at Blue Ridge Nursing Home.
A proud graduate of Charles Drew High School, Class of 1970, Sister Nancy began her career at Panel Knitting, where she worked for over 20 years. In the late 1990s, she pursued her passion for cosmetology, opening a home salon where she continued to serve the community until her retirement in 2017.
In 1992, Nancy dedicated her life to the Lord at her mother’s home church, Mt Zion Church, however she requested her membership be at Hylton Thessalonia where she remained a devoted member. Known affectionately as “Sister Nancy,” she rarely missed a service at her church or any others in the association. Her presence was a cherished constant, and her absence was notable only when something was amiss. Her church family will fondly remember her for her powerful renditions of songs such as “Ride Out the Storm,” “Too Close to the Mirror,” and “God is Good,” which uplifted many through challenging times. She also served as the church secretary until 2019.
Sister Nancy had a deep love for decorating, flowers, and gospel music, but her true passion lay in clothes, jewelry, and—most notably—hats. Her impressive hat collection numbered over 50 pieces and was a testament to her unique style and flair.
In addition to her parents, Sister Nancy was preceded in death by four brothers: Michael, Raeford, Jimmy, and Barry Price; and two sisters: Marilyn Wade and Beverly Watkins.
Sister Nancy leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Rickie Moore, of the home; two sons, Steve Moore (Neal) of Atlanta, Georgia, and Seneca Moore (Emily) of the home; one granddaughter, MacKenzie Moore of Roanoke, Virginia; three brothers-in-law: George Watkins (Beverly) of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Joe Moore (Margie) of Dover, Delaware, and Mike Moore (Lucy) of Stuart, Virginia; seven sisters-in-law: Ommie Price (Michael) of Wentworth, North Carolina, Dorothe Price (Barry) of Cascade, Virginia, Maddie Sue Bostic (Brock), Dollie McKenney (Freddie) (both of Brooklyn, New York), Bernice Kellem (Willie) of Stoneville, North Carolina, Sarah Moore (Frank) of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Virginia Galloway (Grady) and Iris Hines (James) of Stuart, Virginia; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Sister Nancy’s warm spirit, unwavering faith, and vibrant personality will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
The homegoing service of Sister Nancy will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 12 noon at Hylton Thessalonia Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Emmanuel Jessup officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery. A wake will be held from 11:30 until the time of the service at the church on Wednesday morning. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart has been entrusted with the services and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
