Child of God. Mom. Grandma. Sister. Aunt. Friend. These were the names Sharon was proudest to be called. Servant Leader. Caregiver. Artist. Beloved Friend. Warrior. Inspiration. Saint. These were the most common words anyone who met Sharon used to describe her. With a warm smile on her face, Sharon Lynn Moore (Ricketts), 76, was called home to her FATHER during the afternoon of August 13, 2025. A three-time breast cancer survivor who had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in January 2020, Sharon spent her last few days surrounded by her loving family, including all of her children and many of her grandchildren. She uttered her final words, “I love you,” the day before her soul departed from her earthly body. Guided by deep-seated values, Sharon lived her life in accordance with the principles she believed in. Her number one value was faith in God. Not only did she believe in the Word, but Sharon diligently upheld the values of a child of God and reinforced the importance of faith in God to her children, family, and close friends. She attended church almost every Sunday, prayed and read the Bible daily, and regularly participated in Bible Study at church and with her Valley View family. In the 1990’s, as the “First Lady”–wife of the late Rev. Dr. Tracy T. Moore–of Winton Hills Community Presbyterian Church, Sharon volunteered countless hours each week, serving in a variety of capacities behind the scenes that were critical to the church’s functioning and ministerial experience. For instance, she hosted monthly dinners, organized various drives and fundraisers, and wrote and directed two plays that were presented annually in place of regular Sunday services. After serving as a member and ordained Elder at Winton Hills for more than 10 years, Sharon joined North Presbyterian Church, where she was a devout member and ordained Elder for more than two decades. Second only to God were her family and friends, her “Village.” Sharon took tremendous strides to stay connected to them. She thought about, prayed for, and supported her Village all the time, checking in with a couple of different people every day. She even knew by heart the birthdays of all her siblings, children, grandchildren, close friends, and many of her nieces and nephews. In fact, prior to the onset of a chronic neurodegenerative disease, Sharon never missed anyone’s birthday and would send her family and friends cards and call to wish them happy birthday. Sharon also greatly valued kindness and compassion, especially for youth and the vulnerable. One of her favorite sayings was “the easiest thing in the world to be is kind.” And she believed this idea to her core. Sharon never met a stranger, especially not while waiting in line at the grocery store, shopping at Macy’s, or walking in Winton Woods or Arlington Cemetery. The ultimate caregiver, Sharon made numerous sacrifices for her loved ones, always putting others ahead of herself. She played a major role helping to raise several of her grandchildren, some of whom lived with her off and on for years. And she did the most for her grandchildren, the lights of her life, including taking them on vacations, chauffeuring them to and from school, attending their extracurricular activities, helping them with homework, cooking them homemade meals, and supporting their social and emotional well-being. A physician called her a “saint” in an evaluation report he submitted because of the care Sharon provided for her late husband, who had severe chronic depression and then dementia, for more than 20 years, dutifully preparing three meals for him each day, taking him to all his doctor’s appointments, giving him his daily medications, running the household, and seeing to all of his needs, in the midst of balancing work and life. Another major value for Sharon was working hard while being optimistic. She had a ton of vitality and a remarkable spark for life. Even one week before she passed, Sharon was walking, talking–she still had her signature wit–and making an effort to get things done around the house. Just as it had her entire life, her positivity enabled her to keep waking up with a bounce in her step, a smile on her face, and unconditional love in her heart. Sharon definitely loved to make every moment count. In this vein, in her forties, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati. This feat is all the more impressive when you consider that she earned her degree while working full-time, raising her children, volunteering substantial hours at the church, and serving as the glue for her Village. She certainly gave it her all her entire life, working hard to realize her full potential. Professionally, Sharon worked at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center as a financial counselor, helping patients who couldn’t afford their medications find resources that enabled them to obtain life-saving prescription drugs. Through her work, Sharon patiently and effectively helped save thousands of people’s lives. Now that she has “put on her shoes so that she can walk around Heaven,” Sharon will live on through her legacy. In lieu of flowers, Sharon’s family is asking you to support her legacy in one of two ways: 1) Live and spread the core values that guided Sharon in her life: faith in God; supporting your Village (family and friends); demonstrating kindness and compassion, especially for youth and the vulnerable; and working hard while being optimistic. 2) Donate to the Sharon Moore Legacy Fund by clicking on the “Donate now” button below the main tribute video. The proceeds from this fund will support the education, enrichment, and development of Sharon’s 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, the most significant part of her legacy. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents Chevar Howard and Geraldine Monzella Sneed Ricketts; husband Rev. Dr. Tracy T. Moore; stepdaughter Nicola “Nikki” Harris; sisters Rev. Deborah "Debbie" Ricketts Robinson-Singletary, and Beth "Bethie" Ricketts Hord; sister-in-law Catherine Ricketts; and nieces Raquel “Rocky” Ricketts-Adams and Krista Ricketts. Sharon is survived by her four children: Aletha "Lee" Smith (Stuart), Phillip H. Brock Sr., Christen “Chrissy” Walker (Mike), and Tracy “Ty” Moore II (Rebecca Wilson); eleven grandchildren: Leah Lynn Lashae Brock, Shayla Wallace, Leana Stubbs, Anthony Harris, Pariss Ruffin, Nic Smith, Pierce D. Ruffin, Abriana Harris, Honesty Jackson, Phillip H. Brock Jr., and Julius Jackson; and four great grandchildren: A’Leyna, Ava, Ayden, and Shawn. Additionally, she is survived by nine of her eleven siblings: Howard Ricketts, Blanche Ricketts-Bennett (James), Gerald “Menno” Ricketts (Gilda Hawkins), Dwight E. Ricketts (Kimberly A.), Crystal Renee Ricketts (Barry Frierson), Derek K. Ricketts (Betty Regan-Ricketts), Brenda Collins (Leroy Sr.), Timothy Ricketts (Westaley), and Cassandra Ricketts, as well as her brother-in-law Earl Hord Sr.