Kelly Desiree Trahan Moore, 49, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on June 30, 2025, at Jennie Sealy Hospital at UTMB Galveston.
Born in Orange, Texas, on January 17, 1976, she was the daughter of Steve Trahan and Donna Gann Trahan Van der Stucken. She was a devoted Assistant City Secretary for the City of Port Arthur, where her warm spirit and dedication made a lasting impact on her community. Kelly was known for her sweet nature and her infectious laugh that could turn a gloomy day into one filled with joy. Her smile had a unique ability to light up a room she entered, and her big personality drew people to her. She was once even noticed in a crowd and invited to the gym floor by the Harlem Globetrotters. She brought happiness to everyone around her. In her free time, Kelly had many passions: beach time, especially Crystal Beach; dancing, her years of dance at Lorna Badon’s studio which included a rememberable Badon Dance Tour to Russia; music and dancing with the beat for fun, and of course football, watching her favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys. Additionally, she had a deep affection for her dogs and cat, who were cherished companions in her life. Being outdoors brought her great joy and she had a particular fondness for crawfish, which she enjoyed more than any other food. Kelly's legacy of love and joy will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She will be deeply missed.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Father, Steve Trahan; Mother, Donna Van der Stucken; and her Nana (Grandmother) Catherine Trahan.
She is survived by her sister, Destine Trahan and son, Peyton; her brother, Austin Van der Stucken and wife Krystal; aunt and uncle, Cindy Trahan Womack and Bruce Womack; cousins, Ryan Womack and Jared Womack; stepfather, Rick Van der Stucken and his wife, Judy Van der Stucken; her former husband David Moore, whom she had reconnected with and was caring for her until her death; her dogs, Dexter and Cici; cat, Tiki.
Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas, with a Celebration of Life being held at The Garden District on Sunday, July 20, from 12:00—2:00.