Anita J. Moore Obituary (1943 - 2014)

Anita (Avery) Moore, affectionately known as "Nita," died at 3 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.The Liturgy of the Word will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday (3-8-2014) at Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal, where visitation will be held one hour prior. Monsignor Eric S. Powell will officiate. Cremation rites have been accorded by Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.She was born July 14, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, one of four children born to the late James and Lucille Avery. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, James Avery III, and her beloved nephews, Anthony and Robert Henderson Jr. She attended grammar school and high school in Chicago. Early in her career she met, and married William Moore.To this union their daughter, Michelle, was born.While she lived in Chicago, her daughter fondly referred to her as the "Street Walker". "Nita" never liked being inside for too long. She would rather get out andwalk, explore, and enjoy her surroundings. Anita loved to exercise and work out. She was no stranger to belly dancing, the hula hoop or Zumba classes. Her favorite by far was her Jazzercize class, which she often attended at least five days a week."Ms. Chicago," as she was also known, could tell anyone how to get around the city whether by walking or taking public transportation. Although she was neither a Chicago Marathon Runner herself, nor did she know any personally,she always enjoyed attending andloudly cheering to the point where she would come home tired with a hoarse, strained voice.Anita worked in the insurance industry most of her career and retired from CNA Financial Corporation in 2010, relocating to Normal, Illinois. At age 65, Anita fulfilled a long held dream of completing her Bachelors Degree.Often asked by friends and family why she moved, Anita would proudly let all know that she desired to be with her daughter, son-in-law Eric, and granddaughter, affectionately known as baby Jordan. Jordan was the love of "MaNeNe", as she was referred to by her granddaughter. Their quality time was spent making daily rounds to various localesin the Bloomington/Normal area. With the spirited personality of Anita and the vivaciousness of Jordan, they made friends everywhere they went.Anita loved life, family, and friends. Words family and friends have used to describe her are witty, funny, sassy, beautiful, silver fox, caring, classy, dependable, and a loyal friend. At the onset of her battle with cancer she even referred to herself as "Strong like bull."rnrnOn February 23rd, God directed Anita to return to Him. There will be a void in the lives of her family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving Anita. To cherish fond memories of her are her daughter, Michelle (Eric) Wingate of Normal, Illinois; cherished granddaughter, Jordan; sisters, Rosellan M. Henderson of Chicago, Illinois and Cheryl Avery of Normal, Illinois; a great niece and nephew; and extended family and friends.