Mary Claire Moses, age 80, of Flora, IL passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Hooverwood Nursing Home in Indianapolis, IN.

Mary Claire was born on November 20, 1932 in Cairo, IL to Victor Hugh and Edith Hester (Jones) Honey. She married James "Ben" Moses on December 28, 1957 in Cairo. He preceded her in death on January 13, 1983.

Mary Claire earned her BS-RN nursing degree and retired from Clay County Hospital after 10 years. She was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Flora, served as a Red Cross volunteer, member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, member of Pinochle Club, and helped with the Food Pantry.

She is survived by her children: Dr. Tim (Theresa) Moses, Nancy Lambert, Doug (Kathy) Moses, Amy Moses; sixteen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son (Jay Moses), a daughter (Claire Moses), a brother (Dr. Edward Honey), and a sister (Delores Raub).

A funeral mass for Mary Claire Moses was held at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Flora.

Burial followed in St. Stephen's Cemetery.

Frank & Bright Funeral Home was in charge.

The family requested that memorial donations may be made to Clay County Hospital Endowment Foundation

Mary Claire Honey Moses