Rosenda Moore, 82, of Columbus, MS, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Baptist Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Visitation to honor and celebrate Rosenda's life will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS.

Mrs. Moore was born on March 1, 1942, in Santiago, Hidalgo, Mexico, to the late Modesto del Villar and Rosa Reyes. She was a wonderful wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was loved by many and the light in any room. Mrs. Rosenda lived a life filled with love, laughter, and kindness. She was known for her gentle demeanor, sassy wit, and always a safe place.

Mrs. Rosenda worked at Mississippi University for Women and the University of Southern Mississippi as a secretary, teacher, and mentor. She touched the lives of so many children and young adults. In her free time, Mrs. Rosenda enjoyed family trips, yard sales, and coloring. She was passionate about her family and cooking.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rosenda is preceded in death by her beloved husband- Charles Moore; brothers- Pepe del Villar, and Artuno del Villar.

Mrs. Rosenda is survived by her siblings- Ignacia Torres, Dominga Sanchez, and Alejandro del Villar; sons-Edward (Misty) Moore, and Charles Moore; grandchildren- Christina (Austin) Yoakum, Bradley Moore, and Caitlyn Moore; and great-grandchild- Jesse Yoakum.

Mrs. Rosenda may have left this world, but her love and legacy will continue to live in the hearts of all who knew her.

"Broken Chain" by Ron Tranmer

"Little we knew that morning

God was going to call your name.

In life, we loved you dearly,

In death, we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you.

You did not go alone.

For part of us went with you,

The day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories,

Your love is still our guide.

And although we cannot see you,

You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken

And nothing seem the same,

But as God calls us one by one,

The chain will link again.