Born in Jacksonville, FL on May 5, 1938, then resided in Grand Bay, AL for last 60 years. She was married to her husband, the love of her life, Ronnie Moran. She loved everything Mardi Gras including a being a Past Emblem for the Order of Athena, Bells & Beaux and being the Queen of Bells & Beaux. She enjoyed camping while being a Girl Scout Troop Leader. She loved going on cruises, making new friends, and spending time with family. Minnie Lou will be remembered for her kind and generous spirit. She never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mrs. Moran was preceded in death by her parents, William B. and LolaLee Uptagrafft; husband, James Ronald "Ronnie" Moran; daughter, Susan Moran; Grandson, Christopher Taylor.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Lee Ann Taylor (Greg) of Dauphin Island, AL; Grandchildren, Heather Hyatt (Clint Black), Michael Taylor, Kevin "Bubba" Baker, Zachary Baker, and Dakota Baker; Niece and Nephews; Michael Uptagrafft (Susie), John Uptagrafft, Stephen Uptagrafft, Katherine Bailey; and 11 Great-Grandchildren.
May 5, 1938 ~ January 3, 2022 (age 83)
Services will be held Friday, January 7, 2022, at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with visitation from 10:00am until graveside service time at 11:00am. Interment will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
God gained a very special angle. I have never met anyone as giving, loving ,or caring. Her spirit will live on in each one of us who grew up under her embracing arms. I love you so much.