Gwendolyn A. Moore, born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, died on November 11, 2025, at 77. She was known for her compassion and positive influence, often ending conversations with “Baraka Bashad—May blessings flow on all of us.”
She was predeceased by her husband Richard Branch, son Christopher Branch, brother Virdal Moore Jr., great-nephew David, and parents Rev. and Mrs. Virdal Moore (Morean). She is survived by her brother Bill, sisters-in-law Gaila Moore and Eloise Brown, two grandchildren, two nephews, a grandnephew, and many friends.
Gwen earned degrees from William & Mary College and Washington University, and was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the International Honor Society for Business Students and Scholars. She worked in finance for the American Red Cross and various banks in St. Louis and Chicago, then finished her career teaching at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Gwen was the recipient of numerous accolades, such as the Commerce Bank Community Service Award, the St. Louis Association of Community Organizations Community Service Award, INROADS/St. Louis Business Sponsor of the Year, and a Leadership Certificate from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
She participated in the Eckankar Center in St. Louis and was active with various community groups, serving on several boards including that of the St. Louis Board of Education, Metro Board of the League of Women Voters, Missouri State Coordinating Board for Higher Education, Wesley House, Ferrier Harris Home, and INROADS. She also founded and led the Enright Neighbors Association, co-wrote “Meet Me On Enright,” and held credentials as a licensed stockbroker, insurance agent, and Certified Management Accountant.
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Baraka Bashad; Gwen, you will be missed.
Bill, Gaila, and Eloise
Gwen, though I can no longer see you, you will always remain in my heart.
Judith Arnold
In memory of Gwen A. Moore—though our future together has ended, your life will always hold a cherished place in my heart.
Beverly Reed Smith
Gwen, your name translated to purity, goodness, and blessings. Baraka Bashad.
Michael McKinney
Gwen was my mentor and friend. I joined her family for a Caribbean cruise and later explored Ghana with her. She always called me her older sister since I was two months older.
Judy El-Amin
Gwen was a remarkable woman devoted to service and freedom, emphasizing that spiritual freedom leads to love. She will be missed. Blessings to Gwen!
Sheila Aehle, Cleric for Eckankar Center
This obituary was created in a very loving way.
I had the opportunity to provide Gwen transportation to and from the Eckankar Center on Sundays and enjoyed the anecdotes She shared with me on growing up…they were funny 😁