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Algie Oralee Nichols Moore Nickie November 18, 1933 to November 22, 2015 It was a long good-bye for Nickie, who was diagnosed with "early-onset" Alzheimer's disease at the age of 72. Algie Oralee Nichols Moore, now you know why she called herself Nickie, died at the age of 82 on Sunday, November 22, 2015 surrounded by her loved ones. There is no one to visit, no one's hand to hold and no one's brow to stroke. Thank God for the extra time, time not to say good-bye, but time to love and honor her as she did us. Nickie was born on Saturday, November 18, 1933 in Alexandria, Louisiana where she later graduated from Bolton High School. She went on to receive degrees from the University of the Incarnate Word in science and nursing. She quickly put her education and passion to work by leading the effort to open the Nix Hospital Geriatric Adult Psychiatric Ward and served as their first head nurse. Nickie dedicated her early life encouraging and educating the medical world to focus on the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly and the improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients. She also worked with adults to help them overcome their substance abuse, both physically and mentally. Inspired by her husband of 58 years, Charlie Moore, she served in various roles in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Lady's Auxiliary as well as the American Legion Lady's Auxiliary. The congregation of the Oak Hills Westside Fellowship Church welcomed Nickie into their flock when she decided to rededicate herself to the Lord, where she is affectionately known as "Grandma Nickie". She fostered the values of unity, grace, truth, faith, family, inclusivity, prayer and neighborhood. These biblical values guided her on her journey through her life and especially as her life was tormented by a devastating disease. She particularly cherished the love of family, dearly loving each and every one of her seven children, nineteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Inclusively she adopted into her family as her children others like Cindy and Dick Page and Joe duMenil. Once she took you into her heart, you remained there despite distance, time or memory. Her parents, Willie Lee and Mary Rebecca Marler Nichols and her beloved husband of 58 years, Charles William Moore, Sr., preceded her in death. She is survived by her children: Charles William Moore, Jr. and his wife Deborah; Lauren Nanette Moos and her husband John; Rebecca Lynn Derby and her husband Brian; and James Lee Moore and his wife Joy. Her grandchildren are: Bonnie Nicole East Ted, Jeremy Morales Shelly; Kristie Benevides Cas IV; Ashley Nichol Moos; Jennifer Rebecca Young Nathan; Jacob Nathaniel Derby; Jayci Elaine Derby; Joseph Moore; Brendon James Moore Samantha; Brady Cameron Moore; James Weaver; Alan Russell; Lori Russell and Valeria Kewley. Her great-grandchildren are: Kyra; Blaec; Brittany Tim; Cassandra; Austin; Anna; Rylan; Cas V; Sonora; McKenzye; Autumn; Karrington and Carter due February 2016. Her great-great-grandchildren are: Destyn; August

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Algie Oralee Nichols Moore Nickie

November 18, 1933 - November 22, 2015