Margie Louise Scott Gore, 90, passed away June 1, 2023, at her home.
Margie was born June 13, 1932 (on her mother’s birthday), in Detroit, Michigan, to James T. and Lee Ella Scott.
After marrying the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Gore, she became a 60-plus-year resident of Sparta.
She retired from Mallory/Emerson Industries and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. She was a member of Bear Cove Baptist Church for over 50 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; her son, Gary T. Gore; sister, Frances Anderson; brothers, the Rev. Lee Scott, the Rev. Clifton Scott; and infant great-grandson, Elijah Berry.
Survivors include her children, Patty Prater (Dennis), Larry Gore (Martha), Betty Ingram (Gary), Jeff Gore (Debbie); grandchildren, Billy Sexton, Timothy Gore (Ana), Becky Stivers (Heath), Melissa Fleck (Daniel), Cristy Berry (Guy), Chris Ingram (Laura), Joseph Gore (Jennie), Nicholas Gore, Erin Clem (Chris), Lauren Davin (Mark), Ryan Gore (Katrina); 19 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was 11 a.m., June 5, 2023, at Hunter Funeral Home, with burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Bro. Jerry Pullum officiated.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
