July 26
July 26
Happy Soul Day. Praying that you're family is doing well.
Benita Elizabeth Moore has been missing since October 24, 1989.
In an effort to bring temporary closure to our family, we celebrate her life with this memorial website.
We also hope to bring attention to abuse victims, missing persons
and
the struggles and grief faced by the families they leave behind.
Benita is gone but not forgotten.
We will celebrate her life with a memorial service
on November 28, 2009
at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Gary, IN.
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June 3
June 3
I only just became acquainted with Benita's case and have joined the search for her. Her family's love for her is overwhelming. God Bless her and all of you.
November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023
I don't know why I missed this year but I still have not forgotten you Beautiful Queen. I responded to your Sister's post on Facebook but did not send a tribite here. You are loved & will always be in the hearts of us who love you. May your family be comforted and at peace.
July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023
Happy Soul Day Queen. Though you're gone you'll never be forgotten. Love you.
October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022
Though you've been gone 33 years you will never be forgotten. Blessings to your family.
October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022
Hi Auntie Benita I wanted you to know that I named my Baby girl after you. Her name is Nona Love Elizabeth Walker. I'll tell her where her name comes from when's she is older
July 27, 2022
July 27, 2022
I am a day late but you are not forgotten. I still pray that your family has closure and peace. I still hope that you are somewhere safe and contact your family. A girl can dream. Happy Soul Day Benita. Love and miss you.
July 26, 2022
July 26, 2022
Another year we honor your faithful love and cherished memories. Another year I am thankful for the wonderful son you have brought into this world. Another year you are missed. I know your presence is here guiding and surrounding this family. Thank you. Forever Loved.
July 26, 2021
July 26, 2021
Benita you will never be forgotten. Happy birthday Queen. I will always remember and honor your memory. May God keep you in His bosom.
July 26, 2020
July 26, 2020
Dear Benita,
Every year for your birthday I get a reminder of you. You will never be forgotten. My prayer is that your family and friends are comforted and trusting God always that you will be found. I never give up hope that you are somewhere doing well and you will reach out to your family and are reunited. A girl can dream. Happy happy birthday. Love you. God bless.
Every year for your birthday I get a reminder of you. You will never be forgotten. My prayer is that your family and friends are comforted and trusting God always that you will be found. I never give up hope that you are somewhere doing well and you will reach out to your family and are reunited. A girl can dream. Happy happy birthday. Love you. God bless.
October 24, 2019
October 24, 2019
Dear Sister,
Want you to know you are not forgotten. I am SOOO thankful for the fun times and memories we shared in your short life. God has also allowed me to enjoy many blessings in the THIRTY years since your disappearance. Both the joy of knowing you and the sadness over your loss remain safely tucked in my heart.
Want you to know you are not forgotten. I am SOOO thankful for the fun times and memories we shared in your short life. God has also allowed me to enjoy many blessings in the THIRTY years since your disappearance. Both the joy of knowing you and the sadness over your loss remain safely tucked in my heart.
June 6, 2018
June 6, 2018
I am honored to be apart of your loving family. Married to your wonderful son. Three grandchildren that faithfully see your pictures and give love to you. You'll forever be in our hearts. Great Mother.
May 24, 2018
May 24, 2018
Auntie Benita just wanted to let you know that you are always loved and thought about. I light a candle every year on your birthday. Loved Always and For
October 28, 2017
October 28, 2017
I'll never forget you Benita. I am still hopeful.
August 29, 2017
August 29, 2017
Benita hopefully I am able to bring something to your Son from you.
July 26, 2017
July 26, 2017
Happy birthday Benita. You will never be forgotten. May there be closure for your family.
October 24, 2016
October 24, 2016
Miss you so much cousin. Love you!!!!
October 24, 2016
October 24, 2016
May God bless your friends and family who remember you always. Much love for you Benita.
July 27, 2016
July 27, 2016
This has really touched my heart, and the tears will not stop flowing. I am truly heart broken over this shameful matter....I wish I had some kind of memory with you, but your light shines brightly through your children, whom I have had that pleasure with. I'm truly sorry that you had to go through such a terrible thing. Though I don't remember seeing your face, I think about you often. I pray that you have the answers to your life's questions....and that you can finally have peace. My heart loves your spirit.....
-DEANDRA SPEARS-
-DEANDRA SPEARS-
July 26, 2016
July 26, 2016
Happy 50th birthday Benita. May God keep you in His arms.
July 26, 2016
July 26, 2016
Benita,
It's hard to believe you've been gone 27 years. I think of you often and hope you're celebrating your 50th birthday in grand style with your radiant smile shining all over heaven!
It's hard to believe you've been gone 27 years. I think of you often and hope you're celebrating your 50th birthday in grand style with your radiant smile shining all over heaven!
July 26, 2016
July 26, 2016
Benita, I am missing you today on your 50th birthday. I know if you were here we would be celebrating big time!! I hope everyone laughs, smiles, and remembers all the good times we were blessed to share with you today!!
Gone but not forgotten!!
Gone but not forgotten!!
July 26, 2016
July 26, 2016
Benita,
This year, as I light a candle in your honor, I remember we also lost your first born son Johnnie (Jay) this year. I honor the wonderful mother that you were. The loss of Jay makes your loss even more tragic.
This year, as I light a candle in your honor, I remember we also lost your first born son Johnnie (Jay) this year. I honor the wonderful mother that you were. The loss of Jay makes your loss even more tragic.
December 22, 2015
December 22, 2015
To my sweet and soft spoken friend may your spirit be at peace knowing the people in your circle loves and miss you even on today! Childhood friend and class of 1984
October 25, 2015
October 25, 2015
I remember when Crystal and I were little. I thought you were so nice and sweet. Your smile was golden. I think of you often. You will never be forgotten.
October 24, 2015
October 24, 2015
Mom, I am sure you would be proud of me. Today I am at peace with you being gone. The Most High God has taken my wisdom and knowledge of life and there after to a level appropriate for me to handle the emotional context that comes with being human. I know your spirit lives on in me and my blood line. You are for ever an angel motivating me from deep inside my emotional heart center. Love you always Mom. Love and Light to you.
October 24, 2015
October 24, 2015
When you suddenly realize that you really miss having your big sister in your life. Tears begin to roll.
July 26, 2015
July 26, 2015
Happy Birthday to you cousin/sister. Thinking of you on this special day. Gone but not forgotten, love you much!
July 26, 2015
July 26, 2015
Gone to soon! Another year without my big sis.
July 28, 2014
July 28, 2014
Mommy Mommy Mommy. They Say that when A child looses thier Parents at a yound age it's because they have an old soul. As old has it may be..... I miss you much and hope to connect with you again one day to feel the love I know you would have given me had you been here to share life experiences with me. Love you much mom.
October 24, 2013
October 24, 2013
Missed and Loved. I am thankful for your beautiful son Duane and to be apart of your loving family. <3
July 26, 2013
July 26, 2013
Benita, today we celebrate your birthday for you are terribly missed, but not forgotten! I remember your lovely smile, your energy and the mark you left on my heart. I still love and miss you!
May 7, 2013
May 7, 2013
just thinking hoping i would run into you
miss u girl
miss u girl
July 31, 2012
July 31, 2012
This has been one of the hardest things for me to do...I so want to believe that you are alive and well somewhere out there waiting for us to find you. The last time I talked to you stains my mind because the next few days after I heard that you were missing. You and Barnabus Warren got me through high school and now you are both gone. I miss and love you both. 'Til we meet again...
July 30, 2012
July 30, 2012
Auntie Benita I know I'm 3 days late, Happy belated. thanks for watching over us. Never really got a chance to know you, but you are never forgotten. I will see you one day in heaven <3 LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER
July 27, 2012
July 27, 2012
Mother mother mother. My angel. Happy Birthday and thank you for watching over me as I climb to the mountain top.
July 27, 2012
July 27, 2012
Happy Birthday Sis! We still love and miss you. You are not forgotten!
Your little sister,
Crystal
Your little sister,
Crystal
October 24, 2011
October 24, 2011
Benita for the little time I know you. You was a great mom, friend, and sister. It is not one day that goes by that I dont think about you.
August 1, 2011
August 1, 2011
Benita, I was thinking about you today so I am writing on your page. I miss you dearly...
July 27, 2011
July 27, 2011
Happy Birthday my dear cousin. I miss you dearly. I send you lots of love and kisses to you on this day.
July 26, 2011
July 26, 2011
My loving Mom who only left Good things to say about her. My angle who represents the good in me. I love you and I say this hearing and knowing that you would say it back if you had the chance. I light this candle with the light you gave me. With light I return the Love.
July 26, 2011
July 26, 2011
You have been a blessing for creating blessings. Forever missed.
July 26, 2011
July 26, 2011
Just showing love for God for blessing our family even with the loss of our dear sister. We miss her dearly but we know God is in control.
Crystal
Crystal
July 26, 2011
July 26, 2011
Haven't seen you since you were in high school. I'll always remember your smile and your cute giggle. Hardly a day goes by when I don't think about you. You were my first niece-in-law.
November 30, 2010
November 30, 2010
Mrs. Moore Spears, I would have loved to meet you, and I can only imagine what a wonderful person you are from the love and joy you passed to your son. I will do the best I can to be the good woman you would like him to have, and I hope that I make you proud as well. May you be at peace and in God's grace. Forever missed but not forgotten.
December 17, 2009
December 17, 2009
I can't remember when we first connected. We were 2 lbs of Fun! She, Barney and I terrorized HM! Always a bright star. I did not know how much I missed her until now. Love U Nita...
December 8, 2009
December 8, 2009
My beautiful sweet. I will forever see your smile and hear your laughter. Our families had a lot of good times together. I've missed you for 20yrs and will continue missing you...
November 30, 2009
November 30, 2009
I am a lifelong Moore family friend. Without ever meeting Benita, it is clear that Dionne and Crystal loved and admired her tremendously. May her candle burn eternally in our hearts.
November 28, 2009
November 28, 2009
My sympathy goes out to the entire Moore family, but there’s also a sense of peace and closure that this memorial is taking place. Not a day goes by when I don't think of Benita.
November 27, 2009
November 27, 2009
BENITA, has been prayed for since the day she disappered. She will never be forgotten by all who knew her. I am so thankful GOD GAVE the family the strength to endure. BE BLESSED
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July 26
Happy Soul Day. Praying that you're family is doing well.
June 3
June 3
I only just became acquainted with Benita's case and have joined the search for her. Her family's love for her is overwhelming. God Bless her and all of you.
November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023
I don't know why I missed this year but I still have not forgotten you Beautiful Queen. I responded to your Sister's post on Facebook but did not send a tribite here. You are loved & will always be in the hearts of us who love you. May your family be comforted and at peace.
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A Child's Grief
October 28, 2009
A Child's Grief
Lord you care so much
For the tears of a hurting child
Who has felt the grief of tragedy
Now no longer wears a smile
Unable to clearly express
How much he’s hurting inside
Not fully understanding the pain
Nor knowing the reasons ‘why’
He wants so much to reach out
To someone who will listen
Someone that can hold him close
And respond with godly wisdom
For he just needs a grown up
To know what he’s going through
But often we don’t realize his grief
Because we are hurting too
Let him know you care Lord
And will be there when we’re not
The emptiness he feels within
May be filled with you oh God
May he know you as a father
And know you’re by his side
To come and wipe his tears away
When alone he silently cries
Hold him in your arms Lord
So he will be at peace
Allow us all to give him time
In dealing with his grief
For tears may last all night
But joy comes in the morning
So let him grieve throughout the night
For a new day will be dawning
© By M.S.Lowndes