Mrs. Ruth Currens Moore

Ruth C. Moore Age 95 of Sykesville Ruth Currens Moore, 95 of Sykesville, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at Brinton Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sykesville from complications of Alzheimer disease. Born November 15, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Edgar R. and Daisy Creager Currens. She was the wife of the late Ernest W. Moore, her husband of 49 years, who died in 1985. She graduated from Sykesville High School in 1934 and then attended Strayer Business School. She worked at Springfield State Hospital for 25 years in the medical records offices. After retiring she enjoyed travelling the United States with her dear friend Gladys Wright. She celebrated her 80th birthday with her daughters by touring Great Britain. She was a member of Flohrville United Methodist Church where she served as the church treasurer for many years. Her most treasured times were spent at her home in Sykesville that she and her husband purchased in 1951. Family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers were always welcome in her kitchen for meals, snacks, or just a nice chat. She spoiled her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with her love and wonderful cooking. She is survived by her daughter Suzanne Moore Ridgley of Winfield, her daughter and son-in-law Tina and Jeff Maufer of Sykesville, and former daughter-in-law Erla "Cis" Whittington, grandchildren Jeff Moore of Ohio, Dr. Wendy Moore Hildebrandt of North Carolina, Stephen Moore of California and Ken Ridgley of Pennsylvania, and great grandchildren Morgan Moore, Christian Hildebrandt, and Campbell and Brooks Ridgley. She was predeceased by her son, William "Bill" Moore, by her son-in-law Robert "Bob" Ridgley, and by her siblings Margaret Currens Johnson, Mary Currens Lockard, Jean Currens Holman, and Edgar "Pete" Currens. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 PM at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd., Sykesville with Pastor Rick Nace officiating. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Finksburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Flohrville United Methodist Church, Attn: Jane Unger, treasurer, 4910 Arthur Shipley Rd., Sykesville, MD 21784, or to the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department, P.O. Box 275, Sykesville, MD 21784. Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Ruth Currens Moore

November 15, 1917 - February 8, 2013