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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My heart is heavy with the passing of my dear niece but knowing that she is not suffering any longer and that she is in the hands of her Savior makes it a little easier to say goodbye. She was a wonderful, beautiful soul inside and out and I know many will miss her. My deepest sympathy to Michael and his sons along with my Sister, her mother, Diann. My prayers to you all for Gods comfort and strength as you lay to rest your beloved Richie.
Sending the Family our warmest and sincere condolences praying that God grants you all peace during this time of grief The Hayden Family
Rest easy old friend. ❤️
Sending our condolences to sister Diane and her family. We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss of your wonderful daughter. We want you all to know that we will keep you all in our continuous prayers. We have so much respect and love for you all and want to thank you for always being there for us when we were facing challenging moments. We thank God for you all. 🙏🏽❤️🌹
To Diann and Richettes family. So saddened to hear of Richettes passing. May you feel God's Love and comforting arms during this time and in days to come.
Dianne , I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet daughter, You and the entire family have my deepest condolences and prayers.
Dear Michael, Michaelanthony, Benjamin, Are hearts are with you during this most difficult time. We share in this loss of such a sweet and loving wife, mother & dear church member to us. Please know we are praying for your strength and care deeply for you all. We look forward to seeing you and giving our heartfelt condolences. Our prayers will be continually before the Lord. With Sincere Love & prayers to all the family Pastors Lee & Shonia, & The Destiny Church Family
I worked with Ritchie at St. Stephen's Episcopal during vacation bible school. She was such a creative sweet soul. I am praying for the family for peace in the wake of this great grief. May they be comforted in knowing that she is in the loving arms of our Lord.