Brenda Gay Moore, 68, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2026. She was born in Springfield, Missouri, on March 13, 1958, to Bernard and Geraldine Morris. Her parents instilled in her an exceptional work ethic, love of the outdoors and an appreciation for the farm. Her mother gave her the gift of cooking, especially baking, which she in turn passed on to her daughters.
Brenda attended Hillcrest High School where she was a Highlander, graduating in 1976. Brenda played Triple A Fast Pitch recreationally in the Springfield community. She came to know the city’s people and connections, inspired by her father’s leadership at the helm of Springfield’s largest union, Teamsters Local #245.
Her professional career was highlighted by her talent in sales. She began at Springfield Remanufacturing Center then transitioned into waste management for Browning Ferris. Her career concluded with managing and helping to grow Terry Stone’s Automated Waste Services into an industry leader in the southwest Missouri market.
Known for her polished appearance and meticulous attention to detail, she found joy in cultivating a beautifully kept home and flourishing garden, reflecting the pride and care she poured into everything she did. Next to her family and friends was her love for her dogs, who were her constant work and life companions.
Multiple health issues compromised her last few years, but she remained committed to family. She was affectionately known to her family as MiMi, valuing her relationship with her granddaughter, Aubry, and grandson, Cooper. She was grateful for her husband’s devoted care and exceptional cooking, finding her greatest contentment in family dinners and a good glass of wine.
She was preceded in death by her parents Bernard and Geraldine Morris, along with several aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Cliff Moore, Olathe, Kansas, and two daughters: Alicia Hathaway and her husband Brooks of Olathe, Kansas, and their two children, Aubry and Cooper; Bethany Murray, and her husband Josh Murray of Springfield, Missouri; her sister, Debbie Kincaid and husband, Bill of Willard, MO and their sons Kelly Kincaid and Joshua Kincaid; her aunt Barbara Teidt and niece Kimberly Adams; and her cousins Sherry Martin and Ricky Kroutil. She is also survived by her husband’s two sisters and their husbands and families.
May her spirit be found in the ocean waves, and a good glass of champagne.
The Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, July 7, at the Fieldston of Fairway community room located at 4210 Shawnee Mission Pkwy Fairway, KS beginning at 3:00pm with a eulogy delivered at 4:00.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the KC Pet Project, On a Mission KC, or the Alzheimer’s Association.