Lucretia Faye Moran

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD - 507-864-7771 PETERSON, MINN. - Lucretia "Lucy" Faye Moran, 57, of Winona and formerly of Peterson, Minn. died on Saturday, November 08, 2014, at Sauer Home in Winona, Minn. Lucy was born on January 9, 1957, at the Johnson Hospital in Lanesboro, Minn. to Clair and Clenora (Hjelle) Moran. She graduated from Peterson High School as Salutatorian in 1975, where she was a cheerleader, Homecoming Queen, was on the National Honor Society, played in the band and was in choir. Lucy attended Mankato State University and the University of Wisconsin - Wausau. While at Wausau, Lucy was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. In 1991, Lucy moved to Winona with her mother. She worked at H and R Block, Winona Historical Society, Winona Law Enforcement Center, and Shopko. In the mid-1990's, Lucy could not work anymore due to her illness. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson. Lucy loved animals, music and all sports. Through all of the battles with her illness, Lucy never complained and always said that she was blessed. She is survived by her mother, Clenora Moran of Winona; a sister, Deborah Moran of Los Angeles, Cal.; and by many cousins. Lucy was preceded in death by her father in 1986, and by many aunts and uncles. Lucy's family would like to extend a special thank you to all of the staff at the Sauer Home for all of the wonderful care they provided to Lucy. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson with the Rev. John K. Hesford officiating. Burial will be in the East Grace Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Because Lucy loved her pets, the family would prefer memorials to be directed to the Winona County Humane Society. Leave a memory of Lucy and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com