Mrs. Mary Ella Moore

Mary "Natista" Ella Houston was born on March 16, 1921 to Harvey Lee Houston, Sr., and Cinderella Savatanna Houston in Oklahoma City, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Curtis Allen Houston, and Harvey Lee Houston, Jr.; sister, Helen Margaret Tinnin; and two children, Ruby Jean Williams and Lloyd Anthony Moore. Mary Ella and family moved to Spencer, Oklahoma, where she attended Dunjee through the eighth grade. She accepted Christ at an early age. She united with the St. Paul Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Thomas Butler. She later moved to Oklahoma City and attended and graduated from Douglas Junior-Senior High School in the old fairgrounds. As a young woman she began to fellowship with the Mount Olive Baptist Church under the pastorage of Rev. E.R. Neal. As a dedicated and faithful member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, her ministry included music and songs in Senior Choir and the Glorious Sounds. She was also a member of the WMU. In 1946 she met and married the love of her life, Mr. Roosevelt Moore, Sr. They were blessed with seven children. After graduating from Douglas High School, she worked for the Oklahoma Waste Material, Veazey's Drug Store, and Lincoln Lane Bowling Alley. She then found a new career with the Community Action Program (CAP) as a Community Health Worker and Case Manager, where she was able to continue her education at Rose State College. As an adult she flourished in her career because she was able to apply and utilize her natural talents, skills, education, and compassion for giving and providing aide and assistance to those in need. It was this passion that allowed her to touch many lives and be loved by many people, thereby earning the name "Big Mama." After leaving CAP she continued to care for children in her home for young working mothers for years and generations to come. Her community and social activities included leadership in Campfire Girls, membership in the Progressive Women's Club, and reigned as queen of the East Side Roundup Club. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children: Luandria Jean Springfield of Oklahoma City, OK; Rosietta Murray of Humble, TX; Margarett Moore-Payne of Oklahma City, OK and Roosevelt Moore, Jr. of Midwest City, OK; 14 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, and friends.

Mrs. Mary Ella Moore

March 16, 1925 - September 18, 2018

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March 16, 1925 - September 18, 2018

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