Hilda Rae (Wright) Gore

Hilda Rae (Wright) Gore
Hilda Rae (Wright) Gore

December 18, 1933 ~ June 11, 2021 (age 87)

Hilda Rae Wright Gore, age 87, of Tabor City, died June 11, 2021 surrounded by her family in Loris, SC. Born December 18, 1933 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Eston Lee and Ila Bullock Wright.

She is survived by her husband, John Clifford Gore of the home, her son: John Ashley Gore and his wife Kimberly of Tabor City, her daughters: Mona Gore of SC and Laura Powers and her husband Venson of SC, her sister: Pat Adams of NC, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Travis Wright.

The family will hold private family services.

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