Stephanie Rene Gore went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the age of 61.

Born on November 22, 1962 in Hinton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Delano Gore and Patricia Ruth Smith Gore.

Stephanie graduated from Hinton High School in 1981 and proudly served her country in the US Army shortly after. She was a devout Christian and attended Pipestem Southern Baptist Church. Stephanie was a big history buff and very passionate about politics.  She was always compassionate and kind towards everyone but had an especially tender heart towards animals.  It was not unusual to find her taking care of injured animals or strays ranging from turtles to dogs.

Besides her parents, Franklin and Patricia Gore, she was preceded in death by a brother, John Gore.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sister, Jackie Gore of Hinton, WV; brother Michael Gore (Cynthia) of Hinton, WV; special nephews, Zack and Alex Kennedy of Wilmington, NC; special friend, Mary Cline; beloved feline, Iggy; several other nieces and nephews also survive including Tyler and Bryce Gore and Megan Gore.

Cremation services have been provided by Pivont Funeral Home.