Obituary of Vicki Ann Moore

Vicki Ann Wake was born on January 12, 1958, in Dearborn, Michigan. She was one of five children born to Morton Wake and Ethel (Shafer) Wake. Vicki graduated from Monroe High School in Monroe, Michigan with the Class of 1976. She was blessed with two daughters during her marriage to Terry Moore. Vicki was a dedicated employee of Friendly Ford in Monroe. She worked in administration at the dealership for more than two decades. 

Vicki loved to be outdoors in the sunshine. You could find her pushing the lawnmower all summer long, whether the grass needed to be cut or not! An avid gardener, she kept her landscaping lush with flowers, her favorites including lilies and impatients. Vicki also cultivated a vegetable garden every season, at times canning her harvest in preparation for the winter. Vicki took great pride in her home and family; a great cook, she made wonderful homemade meals for her family. She would also bake Christmas cookies from her mother’s recipe every holiday season. Although she ran a tight ship, Vicki had a huge heart. She loved her daughters deeply and absolutely adored her granddaughter.

Vicki Ann Moore, age 65, of Monroe, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Her passing was preceded by her mother and her cousin: Eric Shafer.

To cherish her memory, she leaves her two daughters: Tara Moore (Tarance Simmons) of Monroe and Hailey Moore of Sylvania, Ohio; beloved granddaughter: Taelinn Simmons; two sisters: Debbie Wake and Geri (Sherman) Baker; two brothers: John (Melody) Wake and Fred (Mary) Wake; many nieces and nephews; and several close friends.

Friends may gather on Thursday, January 4, 2024 from 3:00 to 7:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Vicki’s Life will begin at 7:00pm also at Merkle’s. Cremation has taken place through the on-site crematory, Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio who cared so much for Vicki during her time there. Memorial donation in her honor may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

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