Muriel J. Moore

June 8, 1934 - January 5, 2021

Muriel J. Moore, 86, a longtime Rushville resident, passed away January 5, 2021 at her son's home in Indianapolis. She was born June 8, 1934 in Wagon Landing, WI to Kenneth F. Peabody and Nora (Tonkin) Turner. She was a 1952 graduate of Amery High School. She married William Noah Moore on November 21, 1953 and he preceded her in death on December 29, 2013. Muriel worked many years as a receptionist for Dr. Elizabeth Gray and also sold advertising for the Rushville Republican. She was a longtime member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She was a member of the Rush County Chorale, the Rush County Players and the Rushville Music Study Club. She also served as director of Arts for Rush County. Muriel is survived by her sons, Dr. Gregory W. (Vicky) Moore of Newburgh, Michael (Monica) Moore of Milroy, Jeffrey (Dr. Polly) Moore of Indianapolis and Patrick (Bonnie) Moore of Martinsville, her grandchildren, Matthew Moore, Miles Moore, Brittaney (Chris) Murphy, Will, Olivia and Noah Moore and great grand kids, Madison, Nathan & Lilly Moore and Charli Murphy. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother, Alan Peabody and a sister, Joyce Harwood. Private services will be held for Muriel and burial will take place in the Arlington East Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church or to the Rush County Food Pantry/RCCA. Moster Mortuary entrusted with arrangements.