The town of French Camp is holding a special election after the death of Alderwoman Ritha Moore. She died on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Moore served as an at-large member for the Town of French Camp, where she was a voice of reason and was very active in the community.
She was the vice-president of the French Camp Academy’s Alumni Association. Moore worked as a project manager for Yates Construction and a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Kosciusko.
Her services were held on Saturday, December 2 at First United Pentecostal Church at 10 a.m. and burial was held in the French Camp cemetery.
Moore is survived by her sons Michael Davis of French Camp and Chase (Ashley) Ramage of French Camp; daughters Lori Davis (David) Wickens of Florence, Mississippi and Candace Christine Phillips of Jackson, Mississippi; brothers Chris (Rien) Overton of Clarksdale, Terry (Judy) Overton of French Camp, and David (Debbie) Overton of Pope; grandchildren Mason Rowdy Ramage, Madison Rayne Ramage, Caden Allan Ramage, Austin Nathaniel Davis, Abbi Wood Triplett, Javorie Triplett, Alexis Rae Garrad, Ian Garrard, Madeline Davis, Isabella Rose Davis, Macy Davis, Samantha Pierce, Chance (Sara) Pierce, Chandler (Ryan) Estep, Camden Dendy, Candice Phillips, Alexis (Jordan) Wickens-Edwards, Emma Wickens, D.J. Wickens, Zachary (Kayla) Gatlin, and Shelby Taylor Allen; fourteen great-grandchildren; and a large number of other extended family.
Jordan Funeral Home of Kosciusko was in charge of her arrangements.
Those qualifying to serve out Moore’s unexpired term will have to submit 15 signatures to Town Hall by December 29. The special election will be held on January 18.
