Elender Wilder Moore, age 89, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on October 24, 2026. She was born to loving parents, Roy and Lois Wilder in Haleyville, AL on February 12, 1937.

She was an avid gardener who enjoyed traveling, sewing, and, most of all, spoiling her beloved grandchildren. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she loved attending her church, where she faithfully taught Sunday school for many years. As a Navy wife, she lovingly supported her husband throughout his service. She was also actively involved in school and church activities and generously gave her time to the Shriners and the children’s hospital. Her kindness, faith, and dedication to her family and community touched many lives and will be fondly remembered. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Stanley H. Moore, sister, Jewel Bell sister, Fredetta Hornbuckle, sister, Willie Mae Nesbitt.

Elender is survived by her husband of 70 years, Ervin Dwight Moore, SR.; children, Brenda Kay Jordan (William) of Valdosta, Georgia, Ervin Dwight Moore, Jr. (Marielena) Atlanta, GA; Steven W. Moore, Huntsville, AL; grandchildren William P. Jordan (Vanessa), Tallahassee, FL, Christopher M. Jordan (Katherine), Albany, GA, Michael E. Moore, stationed in Japan, and Yasmin Bernal, Smyrna, GA, Elizabeth Key (Brandon) of Nacholasville, KY, Sean Wright (David) of Huntsville, AL, Matthew Moore of Decatur, AL and Khalen Moore of Decatur, AL; great grandchildren: Abby, Kiersten, Alexis, Ellie, Michael, Maverick, Daniel, Isabella, Sophia, Cruz, Ivey, Eason, Emily and Evelyn and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 30. 2026, in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. The family will receive friends one hour prior.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shriners Hospital. Kind words of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com. The Moore family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.