Sally Elizabeth Kicklighter Moore,89,of Lutz, ascended to heaven on March 6, 2025, one calendar day before the anniversary of her husband's ascension in 2017, in the presence of loving family, with a calm, serene, assured aura of soon meeting her Lord and Savior. Sally is survived by daughter Debra S.Moore Whiteside ; granddaughter Elizabeth J. Whiteside (Trad) Sobik; great grandchildren, Amelia, Braylon, Aria, and Brinley Sobik. She was preceded by loving husband, N.L. Moore , Jr. ; Parents Edwin Kicklighter, Estelle Brannon ; siblings Osolee ( Eldridge) Whitehead, Darwin Kicklighter, Jovita Smith, Jerome Kicklighter.

Sally was born and grew up in Tampa , Florida. She enjoyed spending summers in Live Oak, Florida with family. She always enjoyed being with family, except when she had to pick worms off the tobacco plants!

Sally attended Hillsborough High School and enjoyed alumni lunches.

Sally married her childhood friend, Nathaniel Moore. They were married for 63 years, enjoying family, friends, beloved dogs Minnie Poo #1 and #2 , church and church family.

She and N.L. enjoyed going to the mountains as a family with daughter, Debbie. Their enjoyment of the the mountain trips continued by being a part of the large group of retired couples from First Baptist Church of Lutz fall mountain trips.

She was a wonderful, loving, mother and grandmother, and later in life a proud, great grandmother. In the young years, Sally and Debbie followed N. L. to the different Florida towns for his job. They traveled in a small but loving mobile home… not as large as most campers are today!

Sally was a wonderful homemaker and cook. She had many holiday and family gatherings and dinners that included wonderful food and decorations. She was a top-notch seamstress, making dresses, gowns, and suits. She would put patterns together to make unique gowns. Sally would crochet,knit., cross stitch , crewel, and quilt. She gave many handmade items away. For a generation she made Christmas stockings for family She was thrilled to make her granddaughter's baby quilt set. She loved Elizabeth very much and was proud her granddaughter had her name.

Sally was active as a parent in school… Becoming a home room mother and gray lady in the school clinic , as well as going on chorus trips and much more.

When her granddaughter was born, Sally was thrilled and showered her with love and affection throughout her life.

Sally loved the Lord! She and N.L. enjoyed being active in church… Enjoying friendships, cooking and serving meals, helping and providing for others. They went together and separately on mission trips to Central America. On one such trip, Sally was with a missionary going through the mountainous area to provide eyeglasses, when they were chased by bandits with rifles. As their jeep was racing down the mountain road, a rancher opened his gate and protected them .The rancher was a Christian and provided them with armed guards back to the city. Sally had adventures!

Sally enjoyed traveling to Europe with family. Elizabeth and her grandmother had a wonderful trip to Paris together. Later in life, Debbie and her mom had an Alaskan trip together to be remembered.

'Ami' enjoy the loving attention of her great grandchildren… Amelia, Braylon, Aria and Brinley. They brushed her hair, help feed her , made sure she had a soft, comfy blanket… And always showered her with love.

Sally had a career as a licensed practical nurse. She worked at St Josephs Hospital, the Visiting Nurses Association , and then the different levels of care at Lakeshore Villas.

She had a caregiver's heart, as demonstrated when she cared for many family members and helped with friends and church members.

Sally will be greatly missed….but always lovingly remembered.

Many thanks to Centerwell Home Healthcare staff for the care and concern shown for Sally. Heartfelt thanks to Dr Babatola Durojaiye and Dr. Sheila Martin, , along with their caring staff at New Tampa Medical Center, for the continuous and loving care given to Sally. Also, heartfelt thanks to a wonderful staff/friends at Advent Wound Clinic, Wesley Chapel, for their tender, loving care for Sally. Each of you and your kindnesses will be ever remembered.

Additionally, to James and the wonderful staff at Hand and Stone Massage Spa in Carrollwood and Citrus Park, greatful thanks for the kindness and care given to Sally during her weekly massages.

Loving, thanks to family and friends for loving support for Sally during her journey on earth. Nephews Bobby and Eddie kept in touch with their Aunt Sally, always sending love. Childhood friend, Geri Hunt, has been a constant source of support. Supportive and recently ascended sister-in-law, Patsy Maynard, welcomed Sally to heaven.

If desired, donations can be made in Sally's memory, to:

First Baptist Children's Home

1015 Sikes Blvd.

Lakeland, Fl 33815

Services for Sally Kicklighter  Moore will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am until 11:00 a.m. at Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City, Florida. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. The interment will take place at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Dade City, Florida.