Dorothy "Dot" Chaney Moore

Dorothy "Dot" Chaney Moore passed from this life on May 3, 2010 at Triumph Healthcare Facility in Sugar Land, Texas after a long illness. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Friday, May 7, 2010 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Richmond with Dr. John Lockhart officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Dorothy was born on May 21, 1929 to William C. and Ruby Reich Chaney in Bellaire, Texas, and was ever after the family's "baby girl". She attended Milby High School in Houston, Texas where she was a cheerleader. She was known for her incredible natural beauty, her outgoing and inclusive personality, her winning smile, sense of fun, and her infectious laughter. She had a wonderful singing voice and was a very good pianist. Dot was an accomplished artist and has left a cherished legacy with many family members through the gracious gifts of her paintings. With her broad range of talent and innate attention to detail, she produced exquisite miniatures, portraits in oils, seascapes and landscapes, each showcasing her talent for realism. Dot had exquisite taste in all things requiring the artists' eye. She was an accomplished decorator, designing and co-coordinating the furnishings of her homes with the flair of a professional. She was an excellent cook, and loved to entertain; a talented seamstress who, even at a young age, could design and sew the most complicated clothing with ease and seeing them , no one would ever think "home-made". She loved nature, and interest she shared with her late husband, John. They would often drive far out into a pasture, enjoying the tranquility and just sit quietly waiting for wildlife to appear. Both became quite proficient at identifying the many birds in this area. Dot loved the beauty of anything that flowered - especially wildflowers, antique roses, mountain laurels and dogwoods. The dogwood was her mother's favorite blossom and one of her earliest paintings was of the dogwood as a gift for her mother. She found further expression for her artistic talent in doing floral arrangements for her homes and loved best those made with at least some wildflowers, which in the Spring and Summer, could almost always be found gracing various rooms in her homes. She always had at least a small area set aside for vegetable gardening and a cutting garden for flowers. Dot had a keen interest in medicine, and with the full support and encouragement of her husband, John, studied to become a nurse. The day she received her cap and pin was truly a day of joy for her, and she was very proud of that accomplishment and very dedicated in any nursing care she gave. She often said that John, and her daughter, Patti, also earned that cap and pin, because both studied right along with her, coaching and supporting her through her course of work. Her nursing experience served her family and friends well, as she often gave freely of her time and knowledge in caring for them. She continued studying nursing-related journals and articles even though she was not working as a nurse, and kept her credentials current until late in her life. Dot was a "Gold Star Mother", and cherished that designation. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Richmond, Texas. Dot is preceded in death by her parents, William C. and Ruby Reich Chaney, her two sons, Specialist 5 Richard Wayne "Ricky" Hibbler and Mahlon William "Scooter" Hibbler; and the love of her life, her husband, John M. Moore, III. Dot is survived by her daughter, Patti Elaine Moore of Richmond, Texas; her adored grandson, Barry "B.J." Hill of Rockport, Texas; sister, Genoyce Chaney Dunaway Matthews of College Station, Texas; brothers, Leo Chaney of Trinity, Texas and Tom Chaney and wife, Glenda of College Station; step children, Charlene Moore Martin and husband, Al, of Alvin, Dorethea Gholson of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Edwin Dyer Moore of Guy and their respected children, grandchildren and extended family; along with numerous other extended family members. Dot is also survived by her much loved and devoted friends, Dr. Stanley and Lila Thompson and her beloved and loving caregiver, Tangela Clifton. The family would like to express their appreciation to Tangela, who became the ever-vigilant guardian of Dots desire to maintain her personal dignity down to the last day of her life. Tangela was truly a gift from God to Dot and to the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 10060 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77054, The Vietnam Veterans Association, or to the American Alzheimer's Association, Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter, 2242 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030-2008. Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the Moore family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Dorothy "Dot" Chaney Moore

May 21, 1929 - May 3, 2010