Obituary of Rosemary Kickliter Moses

Rosemary Kickliter Moses, 87, widow of Eugene Henry Moses, III, died peacefully at her home on January 8, 2016. Rosemary was born on November 28, 1928, in Sarasota, Florida, the youngest of Dowlin and Jettie Waters Kickliter's four children. She attended Shorter College in Rome, Georgia and graduated from Florida State University with a BS in Education. Seeking adventure, Rosemary then taught at the Ramey Air Force Base American School in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she met her future husband, Gene, on a blind date. Two years later, Rosemary and Gene returned to San Juan to marry on July 6, 1954. The couple moved to Charleston, SC where Rosemary taught kindergarten while Gene completed college as a veteran student at the Citadel. Upon Gene's graduation, the couple moved to Sumter where they would remain for the rest of their lives. A tireless community supporter, Rosemary served as a volunteer for Tuomey Hospital for over fifty years. She was an active member of the Junior Welfare League and a substitute teacher. She served Alice Drive Baptist Church, which she attended faithfully for over 50 years, in countless ways. She taught Sunday school, Bible School, and was President of the Women's Missionary Union. Rosemary was a member of the Tuesday Club That Meets On Thursday, the Gay Gardeners Garden Club, the Readers Book Club and was an avid bridge player. She and Gene were longtime members of The Trian Club, Cottilion Club and Assembly Club. Rosemary's life was dedicated to her five children, and she was the most devoted and loving mother and wife. A dear friend to all she knew, Rosemary will be remembered for her kind and gentle manner and for being a surrogate mother to so many. Rosemary is survived by her children, Elizabeth Moses Hancock (Robert) of Hilton Head, John Moses (Emily) of Columbia, Charles Moses of Sumter, Miles Moses of Pawley’s Island, and Mary Frances Moses Morton (James) of Rock Hill; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, five nieces; five nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Rosemary was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Eugene Henry Moses, III, her parents, her sister, Gloria K. Nelson of Knoxville, brothers, Charles Kickliter of Newport and Neil Kickliter of Dallas, sister-in-law, Frances Moses Cole of Birmingham and 2 nieces, Gloria Nelson Marquis and Patty Kickliter. Memorial Services will be held at 11 AM Monday at Alice Drive Baptist Church with Dr. Clay Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 PM Sunday at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home, 127 Tucson Dr. Private burial will be held at St. Lawrence Cemetery at a later date. The family kindly requests any memorials be made to Alice Drive Baptist Church, 1305 Loring Mill Rd. Sumter, SC or to JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), 810 Dutch Square Blvd, Suite 114 Columbia, SC 29210 On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.