Mary Fern Moore

Moore, Mary Fern 91 of Reno, Nevada, passed away peacefully October 8, 2024. Predeceased by her husbands, Maynard E. Waters, Jr., and Thomas W. Moore, her parents, Brady Everett and Leah Grace Daniel (Morgan), her siblings Roma Brooks, Velma Talley, Glenn, Roy, Veva Walker, Melva Lane, George, Robert, Brady, Ralph, Ovella Smith Detwiler, her sons, Maynard Guy (Butch) and Mark Randall Waters. She is survived by her children, Karen Kathleen Cook, Sandra Waters (Dan Scoggin), Judith Fisher (Eric), and David Waters (Mary), grandchildren Megan Savitt (Joshua), Rachael Whitefield, Jeunne, Renee Pilling (Jared), Elliot and Ava Fisher, and great grandchildren Aaliyah, Elijah and Rebeka Savitt, Olly, Mila and Lexi Pilling, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Born in Odem, Texas, Mary moved to Blythe, California as a child. She raised her family in El Centro and later moved to Placerville, California where she volunteered as a Deacon in the Federated Church. Following the death of her second husband, Mary lived in Green River, Wyoming and Reno, Nevada.

Always ready to pitch in, Mary helped with her grandchildren, the Republican Party, the Oregon-California Trails Association, and various Election Boards. Mary was a thoughtful friend and neighbor. A real woman of valor.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.