Felecia (Moore) Lester

Felecia “Dece” Moore Lester, age 67, of Asheville, NC, passed away on December 1, 2025, at Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation. Felecia was born on November 16, 1958, in Asheville, NC, to the late Harold Delmonte Moore Sr and Louvenia Moore.

Felecia was a retired cook and dietary aide; she found joy in classic TV shows, lively card games, and treasured every moment with her family and friends, especially her beloved grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Jackie Moore; brother, Harold Delmonte Moore Jr.; and her son, Antonio Lamar Moore. She is survived by her sons, Torianno Moore, Tremayne Moore (Alisha) of Candler, NC, and DeAundra Moore (Jessica) of Asheville, NC. She is also survived by her sister, Regina Johnson (Mike) of Fort Worth, TX; her brother, Clarence Harper Jr. of Black Mountain; her grandchildren, Brittany Moore, Desaray Moore, Deshawn Moore, Kiara Moore, DeAngelo Moore, Destiny Ingle, Havanah Nelson, Nevaeh Moore, Courtney Smith, Roderick Smith, and Brittany Allison, all of Black Mountain, NC. Additionally, she leaves behind eight great-grandchildren and two special nieces, Tosha Moore of Las Vegas and Toisan Harper of Dallas, TX.

A celebration of life will be held at Penland Family Funeral Home on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Pastor Johnny Raines will officiate the service.

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