Richette Belynda Tate-Gore was born on March 3, 1972 and was "the one and only child" of the late Oscar David Tate and Diann Thomas Tate of the Lake James community of Burke County, North Carolina. She was the granddaughter of the late Samuel A. Tate and the late Dora Baker Tate and the late Tommy L. Thomas and the late Laura Edmonson Thomas, all of Morganton, North Carolina.
She is a 1990 graduate of Freedom High School and a 1992 graduate of Western Piedmont Community College. She attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
She has been married for 26 years to Michael Anthony Gore of Winston Salem, NC and resides in Kernersville, NC. She is the proud mother of two sons Michaelanthony Thomas Gore of Carrboro, NC and Benjamin David Gore of the home.
She accepted Christ as her Savior while in high school and became a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Morganton, NC. She has been attending Destiny Christian Center in Greensboro, NC for a number of years.
Her working years included Bank of America in Greensboro; RMIC in Winston Salem; American Bee Company in Kernersville and First Point Background Screening Resources of Greensboro.
She loved making and embellishing crafts and started CREATE IT Creations, an on-line craft adventure to sell her creations. For several years she helped Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church with their Vacation Bible School as a crafts teacher.
For the past sixteen months she has fought a courageous battle with brain cancer and died on March 7, 2026 at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston Salem, NC.
Those that are left to cherish her memory include her mother, husband, sons, in-laws William and Elnora Gore, brother and sister in-law, Dr. Mitchell R. Gore and Dr. Sheritia Faulcon; Aunts: Belinda T. Vinson, Susan Thomas, Sandra Thomas, Vonda Thomas and Audrey Tate; Uncles: Stephen L. Thomas, Frank A. Thomas, Phillip J. Thomas, Samuel B. Tate, Louis P. Tate and Rev. Walter Vinson. Along with two nieces and many lovable cousins among the Thomas and Tate families, classmates and friends.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2026 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Willard Watkins officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Caring Hearts Mission Outreach, PO Box 2013, Morganton, NC 28680.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I spent the last 31 years saying every thing I wanted to say to Richie, so I'd never have any regrets. Richie was a wonderful best friend, girlfriend, fiancee, wife and mother. I have two handsome sons who look like us. She knows she made my life better, and we will miss her very much.
Dear family. I am sending sincere condolences and prayers for your comfort. Richie will be missed by all who knew her Virginia Tate Hyman
So Sorry for your loss 🙏 may God bless you and give you some peace during your time of grief.
I’m so saddened by the passing of my cousin Richette. I have so many fond memories of playing with her and her rabbits when we were little girls. I offer my sincere condolences to Diann and the Thomas, Tate, Gore families. Richette was such a precious and beautiful jewel cherished by all who knew her. She will truly be missed by us all. Love you family
To Michael Gore, family & friends We were honored to know Richie, a precious jewel who had many beautiful gifts to share with others. We will miss her gentle spirit. Praying for you , your sons & Richie’s Mom who gave her such great care along with you during these past months of her illness. Love & prayers, Bobbie & Inda Chavis
I remember the beauty and warmth of this gentle lady. My deepest condolences to Michael, Michael Anthony, Benjamin, and the entire family. May the Love, Grace, and Peace of God strengthen and sustain you all.
The wise king Solomon said “there’s a time for everything and for every purpose under the sun “. Richie, your time on earth is complete, but goodbye is not the end. You’ll be missed especially your contagious smile, sparkling eyes, winsome personality. Diann, continue to be courageous, God’s got you. His grace is sufficient. Michael, Michaelanthony, Ben: The Lord is your shepherd. May He comfort you and give you peace at such a time as this. You all are in my prayers. 🙏❤️🕊️ Amie and Robert Lynch
Dear Diann, Michael, and Sons, Please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of your beloved, Richette. I worked with Diann at Hillcrest. While working with Diann, I was blessed to have Oscar and Richette as part of the team, as well. Richette was loved and adored beyond measure by her parents. I remember Richette's beautiful wedding vividly and how happy Diann and Oscar were to welcome Michael into the family. Then, when the grandsons came, their joy exceeded words! May God bless you with precious memories of the life well-lived by Richette. Susan and David Pollpeter