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Geneva Horton Moore was born on October 9, 1933, to the late Willie and Beatrice Horton in Lancaster, South Carolina. She graduated from Friendship Junior College in Rock Hill, South Carolina as the Salutatorian of her class earning Associates of Arts degrees in both Business Administration and Elementary Education. She continued her studies at the Miner Teachers College earning the Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. It was at Miners Teachers College where she became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. She later completed the Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership at George Washington University. She was married to the late Leonard Moore, Sr. for thirty-eight years starting their life together in Washington, D.C. To that union were born three children – Karen, Kimberlyn, and Leonard, Jr. Geneva began teaching at Madison Elementary School in 1956 and later completed her career at C. W. Harris Elementary School in Southeast D.C. During her tenure, she taught first, second, third and fourth grades. She was also the Building Resource Teacher for many years. Geneva was instrumental in supervising and mentoring student teachers, leading academic achievement programs, designing and implementing tutorial programs and leadership workshops. She retired in 1995 from teaching in the District of Columbia school system but continued providing instruction with adult literacy volunteering with AARP. She also volunteered at AARP to help senior citizens secure financial assistance to pay utilities and medical expenses. Geneva was a long-time member of John Wesley AME Zion Church where she served on many committees, such as the Historical and Pictorial Committees. She also served diligently as a Missionary, a member of the Supervisory Board of the Credit Union, and the October Birthday Club. She also worked in the church office and was a Deaconess. Geneva enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She attended numerous Grandparent Days at their respective schools along with plays, recitals, and sporting events. She also loved to cruise with her friends, read, talk on the phone, and watch tennis especially if Serena, Venus, or Coco were playing. The highlight of her summer was the Annual Family Beach Trip. She leaves to cherish her memory three children: Karen (Willie) of Sanford, North Carolina, Kimberlyn (Ernest) of Middle River, Maryland, and Leonard, Jr. (Roz) of Pikesville, Maryland. Five grandchildren – Steven, Nina, Tre, EJ, and Allie. Three siblings: Marjorie Hamilton, Linda Colbert, and Earl Horton and a host of beloved nieces, nephews and friends.

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Mrs. Geneva H. Moore

October 9, 1933 - July 15, 2025