Gwen Moore, age 78, departed this life on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, peacefully in her sleep during a brief stay at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation in Summerville, Georgia.

Gwen was born in Trion, GA on July 27, 1948. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie W. Hill and Ailean Starkey Hill. She was also preceded in death by her ex-husband, Oval Moore.

Gwen was a graduate of Trion High School. She spent part of her early career in Atlanta in the traffic court. Afterwards, she returned to Trion and dedicated the majority of her career working many years at Mt Vernon Mills, as weaving department secretary where she developed lifelong friendships and loved many like family. She was also a member of the Quarter Century Club. Gwen enjoyed reading and amassed an extensive library. She also loved cats and animals of all kinds and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Gwen leaves behind a legacy of love and friendship. She is survived by her brother and sister in law Tommy and Tina Hill (Trion), a beloved nephew Jamey Hill (Powder Springs), nephews Eric Smith, Jim Brooks, and Bode Brooks, niece Zoe Brooks, Aunt Sylvia Starkey (Trion) and several cousins in addition to many special friends including Sindy and Rick Bishop (SC), Sean and Amanda Bishop (SC), Nicole and Jimmy Cannizzario (SC), Reginald and Linda Dowdy (AL) and Diana Collins (Trion).

A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held at Mason Funeral Home on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M.

Private inurnment will be held at a later date at the West Hill Cemetery in Trion, alongside her beloved parents.

All who knew Gwen will greatly miss her cheerful and kind heart. Gwen’s sweet spirit will live on in our hearts and memories, and she will forever be a source of love and inspiration to us all.