Kelli Hampton Moore, 56, of Blackshear, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 5, 2025, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born October 18, 1968, in Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late Algerine O’Neal Hampton and Carol Ann Reynolds King. She lived most of her life in Ware and Pierce Counties and was a 1986 graduate of Ware County High School. She had worked in the office for Ware Visiting Nurses but had worked for 17 years as a paraprofessional at Blackshear Elementary School. She was a beloved kindergarten paraprofessional who had touched the hearts of numerous students and families through the years. She was awarded the 2024-25 Blackshear Elementary Paraprofessional of the Year and was the 2024-25 Diamond Bear for the Pierce County School District.
A devoted member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, she was a member of the Jason Wade Sunday School Class, was a former teacher of the Pre-K (4-year-old) Sunday School Class and had been a member of the choir.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, John Marvin King Jr.
Survivors include her husband of 33 ½ years, Kevin Daniel Moore, Blackshear; two children, Taylor Moore and Madison Hodges (husband Judah), both of Blackshear; step-daughter, Kandice Moore, St. Simons Island; a grandson, Thomas James Hodges, who is expected in June; two step-grandchildren, Dani Bass and Isabella Kervis; sister, Rhonda Sapp, Blackshear; brother, Jack King (wife Ashley), McRae, GA; two brothers-in-law, Brian Moore (wife Cathy), Blackshear and Michael Moore, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; special friends, Amy and Chuck Hewett, Blackshear and many other special friends, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, from the Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Interment will follow in the Ben James Cemetery.
The family wishes for the Blackshear Elementary School Faculty and Staff to serve as honorary pallbearers on Wednesday. Please be at the church by 10:40 a.m. Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
