Anne Pauline Moren "Polly"

Anne Pauline Moren “Polly”, 95, passed away peacefully in her Pine Knoll Shores home, surrounded by love, on October 22, 2019.

Polly’s family will be celebrating her life in a private service.

She was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, raised her own four children in Virginia with her husband, then found her way back to the Carolinas and to the beloved beach where she spent the last fifteen years bowling, beaching, golfing, crafting, rocking on her front porch, finishing crossword puzzles (always in ink), beating her family at various card games, making holidays magical and adding a little sparkle and irreverence to every other day.

She was selfless, caring, kind, generous, and had equal parts charm and sass. Her family never saw her leave the house without a color coordinated outfit, earrings, and lipstick. Polly was proud. Proud to be a D.A.R, proud of her family, of her southern heritage, and of the life she carved out for her loved ones. She was the rock of her family, and her children basked in her love, humor and creativity. She will be sorely missed, and eternally remembered.

She is survived by her son, Jim Moran; two daughters, Pam and Stacy Moren; "son-in-love", Nick Kappa; her bonus daughter, Kerry Adragna; 9 grandchildren, Zack, Hallie, Britt, Justin, Drew, Jackson, Delaney, Tucker and Riley; her soon-to-be 12 great-grandchildren; and her furry best friend, Maggie.

Polly was preceded in death by her late husband, James Moren; daughter, Debbie Moren Wagner; and brother, Alex Gibert.

In lieu of flowers, Polly would be honored if you would instead donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.