How did Judy Moore die?

Judy Moore died on April 25, 2026, at her home in Rock Island, Illinois, while under the care of hospice, surrounded by her family. No specific cause of death was made public in her obituary.

How old was Judy Moore when she died?

She was 83 years old, having been born on November 19, 1942, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

What was the cause of death?

The cause of death has not been made public. Her obituary notes only that she died at home under hospice care.

Did Judy Moore have children?

Yes, she had seven children: Scott Bazer, Kenny Bazer, Debra Bazer, Judy Palmer, Lena Bazer, Leann Moore, and Tiffany Fuller, along with twelve grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

What was Judy Moore's net worth?

No net worth figure has been reported for Judy Moore, who worked as a nursing assistant and custodial worker rather than in a field where such estimates are typically published.

What was Judy Moore known for?

She was known locally in the Quad Cities area for decades of work as a certified nursing assistant in home health care, and within her family for her strong will and devotion to her children and grandchildren. She was not a nationally known public figure.

Where did Judy Moore live?

She lived in Rock Island, Illinois, at the time of her death, after growing up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Omaha, Nebraska.

Judy Moore († 2026): life, family and tributes

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Judy Kay Moore was born on November 19, 1942, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the daughter of Benjamin and Adeline (LeDuc) Davenport. She grew up and finished her schooling in Omaha, Nebraska, where <cite index="0-9">she graduated from Technical High School in Omaha, NE in 1961.</cite> She later settled in Rock…

Judy Kay Moore was born on November 19, 1942, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the daughter of Benjamin and Adeline (LeDuc) Davenport. She grew up and finished her schooling in Omaha, Nebraska, where <cite index="0-9">she graduated from Technical High School in Omaha, NE in 1961.</cite> She later settled in Rock Island, Illinois, the city she called home for the remainder of her life.

Moore built her working life around caring for others. <cite index="0-10,0-11">She attended Blackhawk College earning a CNA degree in 1983. Judy worked as a nursing assistant in home health for many years as well as custodial services.</cite> It was quiet, hands-on work that rarely made headlines but shaped the lives of the families and patients she served over decades in the Quad Cities area.

She was married to SFC Donald W. Moore of the U.S. Army, who died before her. <cite index="0-3">She was preceded in death by her late husband, SFC Donald W. Moore of the U.S. Army; her parents, and two siblings.</cite> Those who knew her described a woman of considerable independence. <cite index="0-12">She was known for her strong will and stubborn spirit, qualities that made her endure until the very end. She lived life on her own terms and loved her family in her own unique way.</cite> Away from work, <cite index="0-13">she liked keeping busy, enjoying watching birds, embroidering, bowling, fishing and camping, and was an avid WWE fan.</cite>

Judy Moore died on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the age of 83. <cite index="0-2">Judy Kay Moore, 83, Rock Island, IL passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at her home under the care of hospice, surrounded by family.</cite> No specific cause of death was disclosed in her obituary. <cite index="0-2">There will be a private burial at Rock Island National Cemetery.</cite>

She is remembered above all as a mother and grandmother. <cite index="0-14">She is survived by her children, Scott (Deborah) Bazer, Kenny (Mindy) Bazer, Debra Bazer, Judy Palmer, Lena Bazer, Leann Moore, and Tiffany (Paul) Fuller; 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; and siblings, Mary Steinman and William Davenport.</cite> A note for readers who arrive here searching other things: there are several well known people who share the name Judy Moore or Jody Moore, including a life coach, an artist, a realtor, and others connected to film and television projects. None of those details belong to this Judy Moore, of Rock Island, Illinois, and this page covers only her life as documented in her published obituary.

Biography adapted from News reports and the sources cited on this page; death reported by Colorado Springs Gazette.

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Died

25 April 2026

Full name

Judy Kay Moore

Born

November 19, 1942, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Died

April 25, 2026, Rock Island, Illinois

Age at death

83

Cause of death

Not made public; she was under hospice care at the time of her death

Resting place

Rock Island National Cemetery (private burial)

Hometown

Rock Island, Illinois

Education

Technical High School, Omaha, Nebraska (1961); Blackhawk College, CNA certification (1983)

Occupation

Certified nursing assistant (home health); custodial services

Known for

Decades of work as a home health nursing assistant and devotion to her family

Spouse

SFC Donald W. Moore, U.S. Army (predeceased her)

Children

Scott Bazer, Kenny Bazer, Debra Bazer, Judy Palmer, Lena Bazer, Leann Moore, Tiffany Fuller

Parents

Benjamin and Adeline (LeDuc) Davenport

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Judy Moore died on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her home in Rock Island, Illinois. <cite index="0-2">She passed away under the care of hospice, surrounded by family.</cite> She was 83 years old. Her obituary, published through Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Island, did not state a specific illness or medical cause, saying only that she died at home…

Judy Moore died on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her home in Rock Island, Illinois. <cite index="0-2">She passed away under the care of hospice, surrounded by family.</cite> She was 83 years old. Her obituary, published through Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Island, did not state a specific illness or medical cause, saying only that she died at home while receiving hospice care, which typically indicates she had been managing a serious or terminal condition in her final weeks.

No cause of death has been made public beyond this, and no further medical details are expected to be released, consistent with the family's modest, private framing of her passing.

Her funeral arrangements were kept simple and private. <cite index="0-2">There will be a private burial at Rock Island National Cemetery,</cite> reflecting her late husband's military service with the U.S. Army. There was no public memorial service announced beyond the family's private arrangements.

Tributes to Judy Moore have come primarily from her family and community in the Quad Cities area, who remembered her as strong willed and devoted to her children and grandchildren. <cite index="0-12">She was known for her strong will and stubborn spirit, qualities that made her endure until the very end, and she lived life on her own terms and loved her family in her own unique way.</cite> She is survived by seven children, twelve grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and two surviving siblings.

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How did Judy Moore die?: Judy Moore died on April 25, 2026, at her home in Rock Island, Illinois, while under the care of hospice, surrounded by her family. No specific cause of death was made public in her obituary.
How old was Judy Moore when she died?: She was 83 years old, having been born on November 19, 1942, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
What was the cause of death?: The cause of death has not been made public. Her obituary notes only that she died at home under hospice care.
Was Judy Moore married?: Yes. She was married to SFC Donald W. Moore of the U.S. Army, who died before her.
Did Judy Moore have children?: Yes, she had seven children: Scott Bazer, Kenny Bazer, Debra Bazer, Judy Palmer, Lena Bazer, Leann Moore, and Tiffany Fuller, along with twelve grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
What was Judy Moore's net worth?: No net worth figure has been reported for Judy Moore, who worked as a nursing assistant and custodial worker rather than in a field where such estimates are typically published.
What was Judy Moore known for?: She was known locally in the Quad Cities area for decades of work as a certified nursing assistant in home health care, and within her family for her strong will and devotion to her children and grandchildren. She was not a nationally known public figure.
Where did Judy Moore live?: She lived in Rock Island, Illinois, at the time of her death, after growing up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Omaha, Nebraska.

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