Nancy Yerden Moore

Nancy was born March 19th, 1953. She spent her happy childhood growing up in Garden City, New York with her three sisters, Susan, Betty and Carol. When she turned 5, the local school had no kindergarten so she simply started first grade a year early. She graduated from Fairfield University in 1974 as a member of the first class of undergraduates to include female students. Later, she received a master’s degree in education from the University of Texas and a master’s degree in education with a focus on special education from the University of Houston, allowing her to become a certified diagnostician.

In the early 1980s, Nancy moved to Houston where she soon met her husband, Michael Moore. They married on September 24, 1983 and welcomed their first child, Ashley, in 1985 and second child, Ryan, in 1987. Nancy was a dedicated and loving mother first and foremost. She had a lifelong passion for reading and learning which she also instilled in her children from an early age. She never missed a dance recital, rugby game or class event. Nancy loved to travel, spending time in Hawaii, Italy, Ireland, the Netherlands and many other adventurous locations. She also completed the Houston Marathon. Nancy was known to be thoughtful and curious with a quick wit.

Nancy had two successful careers. One was in education and the other as a Landman in the oil & gas industry. After the birth of her second child, Nancy became an educational diagnostician for the Houston Independent School District helping children excel, especially those with special needs.

She was a dedicated Catholic with a devotion to her church and community.

Preceded by her parents Gilbert and Ellen Yerden; she is survived by her sisters and their spouses Susan Sullivan (Roger); Betty Cullen (Tom); Carol Chellman; her beloved husband, Michael Moore and her children and their spouses, Ashley Jackson (Scotty) and Ryan Moore (Jeanine), along with three beautiful grandchildren, Mia Moore, Ziggy Moore and Brianna Jackson.

Services will be announced at a later date.