Linda Davis Moore

Linda K. Davis Moore – age 59 of Knoxville, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, October 26, 2012 after a courageous and inspirational nine year battle with ALS. She was always smiling and when anyone asked how she was doing she would always smile and say fine. Linda touched everyone she knew with her fierce love and concern for others, even in the midst of her illness. Linda was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on November 14, 1952 and was a graduate of Rule High School. Linda loved her children and grandchildren. She was a member of West Towne Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Roy E. and Nola M. Davis. She leaves behind to cherish her memory and live up to her teachings, loving husband and primary caregiver, Don Moore; son, Brian Sunderland; daughters and sons-in-law, Kristen and Lee Rector, Amanda and Andy Watson; stepsons and daughters-in-law, Ben and Barbara Moore and Don B. and Jenny Moore; grandchildren and the ones who put the gleam in her eyes, Isaac Rector and Elijah Watson; step-grandchildren, Brittney Moore, Blake Moore, Jeremy Moore, Mellissa Moore and Elizabeth Moore; aunts and uncles, Faye Tinsley, Jean and Roy Coleman; uncle, Bill (Red) and Tina McGinnis; brother-in-law, Bill Moore; several nieces and nephews; special friends, advocates and caregivers, Beth Borger, Jane King and Brenda Story. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the members of West Towne Christian Church for their support over the past several years and a special thank-you to Caris Health Care and especially to Amy Cross and Lisa Johnson for their excellent care, love and support they provided Linda. A funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2012 in the chapel of Rose Mortuary officiated by Reverend Carl Bridges. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Monday, October 29, 2012 at Greenwood Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. interment service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association of Tennessee or to the Knoxville MDA Clinic. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at the mortuary. Online condolences may be extended at www.rosemortuary.com. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.

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Linda Davis Moore

November 14, 1952 - October 26, 2012