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Ada Vivian Moseley went home to be with her Lord and Savior and "my Don" on Thursday, March 12, 2009. She was the oldest child born to Elson Willie Moseley and Mattie Bell Meek and the grand-daughter of pioneers who braved the frontier traveling to New Mexico in a covered wagon in the early 20th century. Ada was raised in Stanley, NM and graduated from high school Valedictorian of her senior class. In 1941, she married the love of her life, Don B. Moseley. Ada, and her beloved Don were farmers raising beans in Stanley until the mid 1940's when they moved to Belen, and then to Albuquerque. Ada and Don are the parents of two children, Vivian Barbara Godby and Don Dwayne Moseley. She worked 18 years in the insurance industry and 12 years for the Social Security Administration until her retirement in the mid 1980's. After her beloved Don's death in 1990, Ada lived successfully and robustly in her own home until February 19, 2009 when she was injured in a fall and became gravely ill. Outside of the work place, home, family, friends and church were first in her life focus. Her love for her family and friends was reflected in the gift of hospitality and her generous spirit. Cooking and entertaining were two among her many notable talents. Family will always remember the enveloping loving spirit of her last prepared banquet before falling gravely ill. She lived her life in such a way that elicited love from everyone who has had the privilege of sharing in her life and has been a role model and inspiration to friends and family. She had a work ethic and moral standard that is a true expression of Christian Love, both admirable and exemplary. Ada shared her loving spirit beyond her family with her too numerous to count friends and acquaintances. On many occasions she would leave a holiday family gathering to take a plate of food and gift to a shut-in friend or acquaintance. Ada had an unwavering faith in her God and was a member of New Life City Church. Relationships and worship in her church were the core of Ada's life experience along with her family and friends. Friendships made over the years through church participation and acts of kindness are too numerous to even name. She always looked forward with anticipation to fellowship gatherings and activities with the beloved from church. The loving spirit of watchfulness and help given by the New Life City Church membership to Mom is recognized and appreciated. Ada leaves behind her children, Dwayne Moseley and spouse, Barry Simon, Vivian Godby and husband, Russell; grandchildren, Michelle and Doug Smith, Sandra and Sean Lyon, Elyssa Moseley and partner, Myra Ackerman, Daphne and Jim Lardner, Carlos and Angela Godby, Myles and Laura Godby; and ten great-grandchildren. Her absence is felt by all whose lives she touched. Ada's great-grandchildren have given the most accurate description in their name for her: not great grandma, but Grandma Great. We rejoice in the release of Ada from the joy and pain of this material world, and we grieve the loss of her loving presence. We look forward to the day when we can fully comprehend that her loving spirit lives in our hearts and lives. Our sincere thanks go to those who tenderly and lovingly cared for her during these weeks of illness. We especially thank VistaCare Hospice staff for the care and support during this very difficult time. Contributions may be made in her name to New Life City Church, 4830 Pan American Freeway, Albuquerque, NM 87109, VistaCare Hospice, or a charity of your choice. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 15, 2009, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Chapel. Services will be held Monday, March 16, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at New Life City Church with Burial to follow at Sandia Memorial Gardens. Please visit our online guestbook for Ada at RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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