Nordys Kaye

Moore

Nordys Kaye Moore
September 18, 1953-October 20, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Nordys Kaye Moore announces her passing at the age of 73 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Raised in Dogtown, Nordys graduated from Southwest High School in St. Louis in 1972. She married Earl Ray Moore in 1975 and moved to Caseyville, IL. She devoted herself to raising her children and worked in bookkeeping and office administration.

Nordys was a fixture at her children's elementary school, earning Parent of the Year awards and recognition for her leadership in the PTA. She loved reading, be it a dusty Western, a gripping mystery, or historical fiction. She was particularly swept away by Gone With the Wind. Watching Jeopardy! became a daily habit, and no matter the category, she could usually beat the contestants to the answer. She also had a deep affection for the St. Louis Cardinals. Nordys enthusiastically sang their praises or cursed their luck, depending on the day.

Nothing brought Nordys more joy than her grandchildren. When they performed at concerts, ran around the football or soccer field, or cantered on a horse, her competitive nature could not be contained. Whether they called her Granny or Gran, her cheers were always the loudest.

Nordys is survived by her children, Stephanie (Nathan Byrd) Moore, Aaron (Callie) Moore, and Kacie (Mike Winstead) Moore, and her beloved grandchildren, Hugo Axe, Ivy Axe, and Jaxon Moore. She is also survived by her sister, Charlotte (Watts) Cease, and her brother, Lennie Watts.

Nordys was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Ray Moore; her father, Willard Watts, Sr.; her mother, Audrey Watts; and her siblings, Willard (Bob) Watts, Jr., and Sheryl Watts.

She will be remembered by many nieces and friends.

Family and friends are invited to visitation at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 7456 Manchester Road, Maplewood, MO 63143, on Monday, October 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., followed by interment at New St. Marcus Cemetery and Mausoleum, 7901 Gravois Road, Affton, MO 63123.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her name to Shriners Children's Hospital St. Louis.