Terrell "Terry" Moore, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born March 19, 1935 in Mayetta, the son of Frank Moore and Ellanor Spitto. Terry graduated from Circleville H.S. and earned an Associate of Arts degree in Social Work from Washburn University and Post Graduate work in Chemical Dependency at the University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma. He was an Army Veteran where he served during the Korean War. He was employed as a Substance Abuse Counselor.
Terry married Mary Ella Orender on October 29, 1982 in Topeka. She preceded him in death on July 1, 2021. He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Harley. Survivors include children, Terrill E. "Terry" (Heather) Donaldson, Jr. of Lawrence, Melanie K. Donaldson of Topeka, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.
A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. where Military Honors will be provided by the Kansas Army National Guard beginning at 5:00 p.m. Private inurnment will take place in Shipshee Cemetery in Mayetta.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Disabled American Veterans, 5500 East Kellogg, Room 112, Wichita, Kansas 67218.
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