Sally J Moore

The world had no idea what they were getting when Sally Joyce (Bridgman) Moore was born on May 15, 1944, in Eureka, Kansas, to Floyd and Wilma Bridgman. She was welcomed by her brother Sam, later joined by brothers Fred and David. Growing up in Lockwood, Missouri, Sally did well in school and learned early how to hold her own with three brothers, steady, clever, and not easily rattled. Sally's first husband, Claude Robbins, passed away from a heart attack but she would find love again and on July 21, 1980, she married Clyde Moore in Las Vegas, Nevada. They spent a few years in Oklahoma before moving to Iowa in 1986, where they raised their children, Rodney (Angie) Robbins and Polly (Tim) Primus. Life with Sally and Clyde was full of family and friends, hog roasts, camping trips, garden projects, card games, casinos and simple joys. After Clyde’s death in 2014, Sally carried on in her own way, independent, authentic, and fully herself. She lived without complaining, even when things were difficult, showing a quiet strength that inspired everyone around her. Some of Sally's toughness could be attributed to her time working on the pipeline but she was better known locally for the many years she worked at Betty’s Café, where her warmth and humor brightened every shift. She later ran her own bar and pizza place in Coulter, Iowa. Sally had a gift for whipping up a meal with no ingredients. She also enjoyed spending time on her infamous iPad, Hallmark movies, cuddling with her cat Tweety, feeding the birds outside her apartment and her nightly “sweet dreams” calls to Angie. Sally was small in stature, feisty in nature and unapologetically smoked like a chimney. Despite her brazen personality, she was adored by her nurses and Hospice staff. Her grandchildren, Sierra, Jasmine (Jake) Gilbert, Madison, Cassidy (Christian) Darnold, and Reese brought her endless joy. She delighted in their accomplishments, laughed at their antics, and protected them with the same loyalty she gave everyone she loved. She was also a proud great-grandmother to Keelie and Lyla. Friends often looked to Sally like a mom, and she made everyone feel cared for. Even though she didn't have much, Sally made it feel like it was enough. That same love was extended to her nieces and nephews. Sally will be remembered for living exactly as herself, warm, strong-willed, stubborn when it mattered, and more than capable of dishing it out. She had a sharp sense of humor and could make you laugh when you least expected it. She did not perform for anyone, did not explain herself, and did not bend to keep the peace. Her legacy lives on in the people she loved; the strength she modeled and the permission she gave others to be fully themselves. Sally’s way was simple: love others, be honest, enjoy a beer now and then, smoke if you want, and don't take any shit. Sally passed away peacefully on December 24th 2025 with her loved ones by her side. Woodley Funeral Home of Allison is caring for Sally and her family. A family lead graveside service will be held on January 2, 2026 at the Hampton City Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. with a celebration of life to be held in the spring.

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Sally J Moore

May 15, 1944 - December 24, 2025