Beth Ann Moore

Beth Ann Moore, age 60, of Benton, passed away at 6:53 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Herrin Hospital.

Graveside burial will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery and will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024, with Rev. Eddie Paul Davis officiating. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery. The Leffler Funeral Home Benton is in charge of the services.

Beth was born on July 16, 1962, in Taylorville, Illinois; the daughter of Gordon Higginson and Janet Maurine (Bruce) Higginson. She married John Scott Moore on December 3, 1988; and he survives.

She was a retired RN, having worked at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Franklin Hospital, and lastly for Dr. Khan. Her family said she loved being a nurse. She was a member of the Thompsonville First Baptist Church.

Beth enjoyed everything about horses. She formerly competed in barrel racing and showed horses in the Western Pleasure category. She loved watching programs on the History Channel, Kentucky Wildcat Basketball, listening to music, attending her two daughters sporting events; but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her daughters and her grandchildren.

Surviving is her husband of 34 years John Moore of Benton; two daughters: Shelby Biggs and husband Aaron of Carlyle, Illinois, Taylor Moore of Benton; two grandchildren: Annabelle and Harrison Biggs; her loving mother Janet Higginson of Benton; a sister Stephanie Hobbs and husband Russ of Christopher; a brother Bruce Higginson and wife Theresa of Benton; two nephews: Jason Hobbs and wife Tiffanie, Kyle Hobbs; a great-nephew Carson Hobbs and a great-niece Tinley Hobbs.

She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grand-parents, and her father Gordon Higginson.

Memorial contributions in memory of Beth, may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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