Dorothy Lorene Moore

Mrs. Dorothy Lorene Moore, age 93, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Norton Shores, Michigan. Born in Memphis, Tennessee on November 9, 1932 to George and Bertha (Oguin) Lambert, Dorothy married Arthur S. Moore on January 31, 1953 in Piggott, Arkansas. The couple shared 57 years of marriage before Arthur’s passing in 2011.

A graduate of cosmetology school, Dorothy was self-employed for more than 15 years. Earlier in her career she worked as a waitress at The Prime Rib and as a cashier at Meijer. She loved shopping with her sisters, spending time at the beach, and cooking, especially her cherished Southern dishes and homemade pies. Above all, Dorothy treasured her family. She found deep joy in supporting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and faithfully attended their many activities.

She is survived by her three children, Michael (Twila) Moore, David Moore, and Kim (Doug) Zimmer; six grandchildren, Michael (Steph) Moore, Jason Moore, Joshua (Lisa) Moore, Jacob (Tara) Zimmer, Kyle (Audri Muniz) Zimmer, and Lindsay (Stephen) Mirsberger; eleven great-grandchildren, Madison, Michael, Carson, Chase, Mackenzie, Finley, Colton, Graham, Nora, Molly, and Annie; and her sister, Barbara DePouw. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings, Thelma Shrum, George Lambert, and Robert Lambert.