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RIP Katherine Moore
Aug. 12th, 2011 11:34 amGot word, this morning, that Katherine Moore passed away. Just reposting, in its entirety, the email I received this morning:
"Friends,
"The department was saddened to learn of the passing on August 6th of Katherine Moore. Katherine was a great friend and supporter of Georgia State and the Department of Religious Studies. Born in 1925, she for decades enjoyed a distinguished career as a journalist for several Atlanta newspapers. For many of you who took classes in the 2000s, you will remember her enthusiasm, support and joy as she took classes in the department. She graduated with her B.A. in Religious Studies—at the age of 80! For those of you who did not have the pleasure of knowing Katherine personally, you doubtlessly know of and have benefitted from her many gifts to the University and the department. After her son, Troy, died tragically just days before he was scheduled to graduate from Georgia State, Katherine established the Troy Moore Library in his honor. With the support of her other son Larry, who also is a graduate of Georgia State, she donated the endowments to establish the Troy Moore Essay Award in Ethics, the Robert Arrington Undergraduate Award in Religious Studies, and the Timothy Renick Graduate Award in Religious Studies. We will miss Katherine, but her positive impact on the study of religion at Georgia State will continue for many decades to come. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Troy Moore fund at Georgia State University.
"– Tim Renick"
Sad morning....
"Friends,
"The department was saddened to learn of the passing on August 6th of Katherine Moore. Katherine was a great friend and supporter of Georgia State and the Department of Religious Studies. Born in 1925, she for decades enjoyed a distinguished career as a journalist for several Atlanta newspapers. For many of you who took classes in the 2000s, you will remember her enthusiasm, support and joy as she took classes in the department. She graduated with her B.A. in Religious Studies—at the age of 80! For those of you who did not have the pleasure of knowing Katherine personally, you doubtlessly know of and have benefitted from her many gifts to the University and the department. After her son, Troy, died tragically just days before he was scheduled to graduate from Georgia State, Katherine established the Troy Moore Library in his honor. With the support of her other son Larry, who also is a graduate of Georgia State, she donated the endowments to establish the Troy Moore Essay Award in Ethics, the Robert Arrington Undergraduate Award in Religious Studies, and the Timothy Renick Graduate Award in Religious Studies. We will miss Katherine, but her positive impact on the study of religion at Georgia State will continue for many decades to come. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Troy Moore fund at Georgia State University.
"– Tim Renick"
Sad morning....
