Obit: ​Ruth I Moore, 73 of New Haven

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Ruth I Moore, 73 of New Haven, CT passed away October 4,2018 at Masonicare Home Health and Hospice. She was the daughter of the late Ellie and Irene McFadden . Born on May 22,1945 in Kingstree, South Carolina.

Ruth was the Youngest of 19 and attended the Walker and Gamble school in Claremont County . Growing up on the farm Ruth learned many of lessons. She even had a pet chicken whom she loved dearly. In 1961 at the tender age of 17 she married William C Moore Sr. In the same year they both relocated to New Haven, CT. Here they started their family and 7 children were born.

While living in New Haven, her big sister Sally invited her to a service. To appease her sister she went to the service and her life was never the same. It was at that service she received The Lord as her personal savior.

Ruth was on fire for the Lord. She always had a heart for people. With zeal and passion she became a minister and soon after open Thessalon Apostolic Church in the fair haven section on New Haven. In this capacity she went above and beyond the call. Anyone who came in contact with her was sure to be blessed by the anointing that rested on her life. While Pastoring and raising her children she also managed to become a licensed phlebotomist. She worked for Quest Diagnostics for 20yrs. In 1987 she decided to no longer pastor and she turned over her church to Bishop Richard Brooks. In the early 90’s she began to attend C.T.C.C under the leadership of Bishop John R Thompson Sr. She was faithful in service there until her relocation to South Carolina in 2000. Never losing her passion for ministry she founded Corrin Temple Pentecostal Ministries in Sumter, South Carolina. In the year 2013 she moved back to CT where she resided until the time of her death. While back in CT she attended F.H.D.M Under the leadership of her daughter Pastor Sandra Jefferson.

Pastor Moore leaves to cherish her memory her husband William C. Moore Sr. 4 daughters Cecelia Lewandowski( Keith), Pastor Sandra Jefferson(Anthony) of New Haven, CT. Priscilla Singletary of Hamden, CT and Gloria Harrell(Gary) or Columbia , South Carolina. Two sons Perry Moore of Wedgefield, South Carolina and William C. Moore Jr. of Wilson, North Carolina. 20 grandchildren and 12 great great grands. A special daughter Lisa Garrett and host of nieces, nephews and relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by 1 daughter Ann Moore, 9 sisters and 9 brothers.

In her lifetime she was love and cherished by many. No matter where she was asked she would never hesitate to pray for whoever was in need. She had a prayer that would shake the very foundation of any soul. Often you’d hear her say “ When I think of the goodness of Jesus and all he’s done for me my soul cries out Hallelujah. I thank God for saving me”. Before preaching she’d sing “ We are standing on holy ground” or “ Love is kind” .I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. Psalms 37:25 in her sickeness she never forgot God and we will never forget her. Her life and legacy will on through her children, grandchildren and all that knew and loved her.