Mrs. Nell Wilhite Moore, age 103, of Sparta, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at NHC of Sparta, eleven days before her 104th birthday.
Mrs. Moore was born September 3, 1922, in White County to the late Chester Burl and Anna Lee Howell Wilhite. She was their first of nine children. Mrs. Moore worked as a cook at White County High School but then went on to have a rewarding career babysitting children. She was a longtime member of Hamptons Crossroads Baptist Church and attended as long as her health made it possible.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Taylor “Bob T” Moore; three children, Brenda Faye, Alan Wayne, and Harold Lloyd; two brothers; and four sisters.
Surviving family members include her son Bobby Ray (Carolyn Mackie) Moore.
Daughter-in-law: Pat Williams Moore.
Five grandchildren: Randy (Greta) Moore, Vanessa Sparks, Karen (Steve) Reed, Justin (Casey) Moore and Kyle Moore.
7 great-grandchildren.
6 great-great-grandchildren.
Sister: Trena (Bailey) Little of Shelbyville, TN.
Brother: Ralph Wilhite of Sparta.
A host of nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00pm Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Hamptons Crossroads Baptist Church with burial in Howard Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Monday at the church. Pastor Maston Jackson and Gary Farris will officiate.
Justin Moore, Jace Moore, Randy Moore, Kyle Moore, Jeff Wilhite and Jerry Wilhite will serve as pallbearers.
The Moore family asks that memorials be made to Howard Cemetery in care of Hunter Funeral Home, PO Box 90, Sparta, TN 38583
The Moore family would like to express a special Thank You to all of Nell’s caregivers and staff at NHC of Sparta for all of their kindness and help.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
