Moon Ja (Lee) Traw, age 82, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed away January 30, 2025, at her home. Moon Ja was born July 5, 1942, to Lee Bong Hak and Lee Jung Boon in Busan, South Korea.
Moon Ja married the love of her life, Amos “Ray” Traw in Sharp County Arkansas on August 4, 1973, and they were happily married for 51 years.
Moon Ja loved cooking, gardening, playing with her grandchildren, watching k-dramas on Netflix and spoiling her great-grandchildren.
She was of the Baptist faith and attended church for many years. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
She is survived by her three daughters, Selena Lowe(Tony), Dawn Engel(Tony) and Donna Dravenstott(Rich); two step-daughters Robin Wells(Steve) and Regina Stephens(Steven); her grandchildren Jeremy, Dru, Heather, Morgan, Jasmine, Tori, Jade, Alyssa, and Emily; her great-grandchildren Dillon, Austin, Tyler, Eli, Gage, Bella, Josie, Elyshia, Cassie, Kyomi, Hudson, and, Kieran; many other family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Amos Ray Traw; brother, Lee Jung Sup; Tae Otto; brothers-in-law, Roy Traw, Troy Traw, Charles Porter and Jim McCradic; sisters-in-law Joo Du Nam Veda McCradic, Alice Traw and Brenda Traw; and one stepson Terry Traw.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 8, 2025, 12:00 p.m. until time of service at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Interment will be on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Flint Cemetery, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
January 31, 2025 @ 5:38 pm
My sweet Moonja! You were the best part of my childhood and adult life rest in love!
Prayers and love to the family! I’m here for all of you
January 31, 2025 @ 7:15 pm
So Sorry for all of you! She was a wonderful lady!! Good- Bye to you!
February 2, 2025 @ 8:20 am
My wife Debbie & I recently purchased the property across the way from her home. We quickly became friends with Tony & Selena. During a gathering at their home we were afforded the privilege of meeting and visiting with Moon Ja and what a pleasure it turned out to be. During the visit with her she took us down the hallway filled with dozens of photos of family both here and Korea. She was proud to be Korean and equally proud to be American. She was a devout Trump fan & supporter. You couldn’t help but love her immediately. Having spent a deal of time in her native homeland Korea… We clicked.
We all were aware of her suffering however there were no complaints. She will be missed by all. My regret was not having the opportunity to get to know her better…. Rest well dear lady.
February 12, 2025 @ 6:51 pm
Thoughts and prayers to you guys! I remember when your mom would call my mom (Nora) every day to chit chat. Now I know they are talking again in a better place!