Bernice Irene Gosnell Moore

Bernice Irene Gosnell Moore, 92, of Old Fort, peacefully departed this life on Thursday evening, January 11, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Buncombe County on September 9, 1931 to the late Roy Burns Gosnell and Mary Lou Propst Gosnell. She was also preceded in death by, Dolly Willett.

Bernice was a Godly woman and a powerful prayer warrior. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who was wholly dedicated to her family. She was always present in the lives of her family members. Bernice had a quick wit and was a lot of fun to be around. She was a great nurturer and will be remembered by her husband of 70 years as “an angel on earth.”

She is survived by her husband, Lester Benjamin Moore; four sons, Terry Moore (Dana), Tony Moore (Twillia), Jeff Moore (Tiffany), and Greg Moore (Whitney); twelve grandchildren, Melissa (Mark), Matthew (Amber), Zachary (Cassi), Jeremiah (Amber), Blake (Nicole), Alan (Tammy), Casey (Dawn), Jesse (Kristen), Cody (Courtney), Amber (Jonah), Riley, and Presley; twenty five great grandchildren; and her special caregiver and friend, Crystal Wilcox.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Beam Celebration Center. Burial will follow the service at Valley View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m.