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Ms. Virginia Cannon Gore, of Wilmington, NC was born in Dublin, GA on May 16, 1942 to the late Bobby and Bertha Brown, and went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2022 in Wilmington, NC, completing her earthy journey of 80 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her seven sisters and late husband Harry Cannon.

She is survived by her husband JD Gore Jr and her sons Jerry Cannon (Karen), Tommy Cannon (Teresa), and granddaughter Nicole, Stepdaughter Diane Pour(Rick), Stepson JD Gore III(Jennifer), and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, close relatives and loving friends.

Virginia enjoyed the beach, dancing, racing, antique auctions, family reunions, traveling, pig pickins and spending time with family and friends. Before enjoying retirement, she worked at Halls Drug Store, Queensboro Steel, Winter Park Texaco, Cape Fear Speedway, M&M Plumbing and Fort Fisher Air Force Station.

A time of Visitation will be held from 1:00PM till 1:50PM, on November 1, 2022 at the Wilmington Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00PM the same day. Intermit will follow the service at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers donations can be directed to Greenfield Baptist Church.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403 910-791-9099.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, November 1, 2022
2:00 PM

Wilmington Funeral Chapel - Directions
1535 South 41st Street
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-791-9099

Visiting Hours

Wilmington Funeral Chapel

Tuesday, November 1, 2022
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

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November 03, 2022

Sonya Bennett says:

I will dearly miss Virginia. She and I spent many hours talking to one another on the phone. A few things I remember about her was her “green thumb”. She had some of the most beautiful flowers in her yard and the irises always were a showpiece. She had amazing houseplants that would be the envy of this new generation of houseplant collectors. She loved to sit on her porch and sometimes fall asleep there. The birdhouses and feeders drew in flocks of birds that she could watch from the porch. JD fed the deer and they both enjoyed seeing the deer come up behind the house. I pray for the family and her friends in the days to come and that everyone will find peace, comfort and strength. Until we meet again my dear friend.
November 02, 2022

Maxine and Annie says:

Mom and I wanted to let you know how sad we were to hear of Virginia’s passing. Prayers!
November 01, 2022

Charlotte Hatcher says:

Our family is shrinking…..😢 Prayers for JD, Jerry, Karen, Tommy, Teresa, Nicole and all of the extended family May God keep you wrapped in his love and give you peace! Love y’all! Charlotte Bracewell Hatcher
November 01, 2022

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November 01, 2022

Kay Turner says:

Aunt Virginia was one of my favorite aunts i has so many on mama 's side of the family .. I sure miss them all and Aunt Virginia RIP i will see you on the other side..

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