Florence Mae Moody: Master Gardener, Mother, Loving Wife

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In loving memory of Florence Mae Moody, born March 26, 1931 in Laurel, Oregon and went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2026.

Florence was the loving wife of 62 years to her beloved husband, Charles “Pete” Moody, who preceded her in death in December, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her parents Rudolph and Ethel; brothers Edward, Raymond, Robert and Ronald; sisters Marjorie and Sharon; son-in-law Bobby; and grandchildren Joey (Crissy) and Guy.

Pete and Florence moved to the Garberville area in 1954 from Siletz, Oregon. They loved the mountains, rivers and the beautiful redwood country. They felt it was a wonderful place to raise their children.

Florence enjoyed packing up her “little family” and camping with “Dad” as he worked in the woods as a logger. At home she was often the neighborhood babysitter, caring for many children in addition to her own. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Garberville where she taught Sunday school for many years and participated in the church’s outreaches, but especially enjoyed Friday donut making. She also loved attending summer camp services in the redwoods.

Over the years Florence worked several jobs including bookkeeping and working at the local hospital. She canned and would sell her harvest at her Myers Flat vegetable stand. She was a Master Gardener. She always had a beautiful yard with trees, plants and flowers that she was proud to show. However, her greatest pride and joy was raising her six children.

She will be remembered most of all for her steadfast faith in the Lord and her love for her family.

Florence is survived by her sister Virginia Modine; daughter Mary, grandchildren Robert, RobinRose and Erin; son Dan (Kathy), grandchildren Jennifer (Mario), Kaci (AZ), Matt and Chris (Lauryn); son Rod (Julie), grandchildren Brian (Maria) and Scott (Aida); son Doug (Shari), grandchildren Josh (Nicole), Stefanie, Amy (Wes) and Cole (Lauren); daughter Pam (Bryan), grandchildren Jesse and Kari (JJ); son Jeff (Kim), grandchildren Ryan (Angela), Ashley (Joe) and Tyler; 31 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to attend the memorial service which will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28, at New Hope Assembly of God Church in Garberville with Pastor Craig Parkinson officiating. A reception will follow. Private graveside services will be held at the Garberville Cemetery.