September 5, 1927 ~ November 9, 2025 (age 98)
Catherine G. Gore 98, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025.
She was born September 5, 1927 in Olyphic, N.C. to the late James Marvin Gore Sr. and Mary Alma Gore. In addition to her parents Catherine was pre deceased in death by her husband of 52 years, Tim R. Gore, three brothers, Charles Gore, Hubert Gore and John Gore, her grandchildren, Amanda Lauren McLeod and J.D.(Josh) Blackburn.
Catherine graduated from Nakina High School in 1945. Catherine lived in Wilmington, N.C. for several years where she worked as a switchboard telephone operator. She also served as a volunteer hospital nurse for the Red Cross.
After Tim was honorably discharged from the U.S. Airforce, the couple married in 1954.
Catherine was an accomplished pianist. She served at Olyphic Baptist Church for many decades. Catherine also found time for crafts such as sewing, quilting, and basket weaving. Catherine also enjoyed traveling. Catherine was a member of RSVP(Retired Senior Volunteer Program).
Visitation will be held at 11:00 AM at Olyphic Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Faulkenbury and Rev. Chris Stanley. Funeral Service will follow with interment in the church cemetery. Peacock Funeral Home is serving the family.
Catherine is survived by two daughters, Caroline Verrette Hickman and her husband Charles (Hoss) Hickman and Katrina Lynette McLeod, all of Lake Waccamaw, and one brother, James Marvin (J.M) “Jim” Gore, Jr. of Millers Creek, NC.
Thanks to our special caregivers, Gale Hyatt and Meg Smith, Lower Cape Fear Life Care staff, nurses and aids and special nieces and Olyphic Baptist Church. Thanks for all your prayers.
Donations in Catherine’s memory may be made to Olyphic Baptist Church Building Fund or Lower Cape fear Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacockfuneralhome.net
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