Ingrid Moore

Ingrid Sobotta Moore, 85, of Athens, GA went on to be with the Lord our Savior on December 16, 2024. The daughter of the late Franz Joseph & Lydia Johanna Sobotta.

Ingrid grew up in Germany during and after World War II. While a nurse with the German Red Cross (Deutschen Roten Kreuz) in Kiel, she met and married late husband Charles Eliot Moore (Buffalo, NY) who was serving in the Air Force. Their first son (Michael D.) was born in 1965 and they moved to Blytheville, Arkansas where Charles retired from the military. 

The family became members of The First Baptist Church in Blytheville. The family subsequently grew their family with Russell W, C. Brian, and Sonja L. The family moved to Bailey, Colorado and Stephen R. was born.

As a child, Ingrid learned how to handknit socks for her family. Her growing talents in knitting, crochet and sewing remained a joy for her throughout her life. She gained appreciation for health care, art, classical music, baking, cooking, crochet, gardening, Bible study, and singing in the church choir.

Ingrid struggled to adjust to her new way of life in the United States. However, she was dedicated to working hard in the medical field…she was always thinking of others and focused on raising her five children. As many struggling parents have done, Ingrid went back to school and worked to meet the needs of her family. 

Ingrid is survived by her five children and has six grandchildren (Lauren B., John B., Emily W., Weston M., Easton M., Wyatt M.). She has two brothers and a sister, among other relatives still residing in her native Germany.

Celebration of Life ceremonies will be held:

Saturday, December 21, 2024, 4:30pm to 5:00pm at the Oaks Nursing Home, 490 Kathwood Drive, Athens, GA, presided by Crooked Creek Baptist Church and Sonja Higgins.

And

Saturday, December 28, 2024, 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Broadway Baptist Church, 105 East Harrington Ave., Broadway, NC 27505.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her memory at Broadway Baptist Church, PO Box 128, Broadway, NC 27505.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com