Rosa Mary Gore

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, Rosa Mary Paige Gore of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital.

Born on May 25, 1937, in Laurel, Mississippi, Rosa—affectionately known as "Maydear" or "Mother Gore"— was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Paige Sr. and Hallie Ann Thompson Paige.

In 1955, Mother Gore was united in holy matrimony to her one true love, Mr. John W. Gore. To this blessed union, five children were born. In 1976, Mother Gore began her lifelong journey with the Lord. Receiving the Holy Ghost in September of that year, she became a beacon of faith, leading her entire family into Holiness.

In addition to her parents, Mother Gore was preceded in death by her Loving husband of 70-years, Deacon John W. Gore; two children, Julius Gore I and Vickie M. Gore Collier; her brother, Robert Lee Paige II; and her sisters, Dora Ann Smith, Carrie E. Ross, Mary Lee McGowan, Mona Victoria Cooley and Mary Ann Chandler.

She leaves to cherish her memory: Her Children: Antonio L. Gore I and Rose M. Gore of Erie, PA; Johnny B. Gore (Brenda) of Phoenix, Arizona; Her Brother: Darryl Paige of Laurel, Mississippi; Her "Cherished Daughters", Stacy Blanks and Yolanda Davis and a Growing Legacy: 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who were touched by her grace.

The family of Mother Gore wishes to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy and prayers during this time. We extend a special note of gratitude to her dedicated caregivers, Marcus Crockett and Nicholas Kitchen.

Friends are invited to call at Greater Bethlehem Temple Church, 4103 Washington Ave, Erie, PA 16509, on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM until time of service at 12:00 PM. with Bishop John Crosby officiating. Interment in Erie County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services 602 West 10th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16502.

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