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Dolores Gore Obituary
She was born Dec. 19, 1925, in Ullin, the daughter of Alfred William and Bertha (Schultz) Shumaker.
She married Forrest Gore on Aug. 3, 1941. He survives her.
Dolores Gore received an Ed.D. at University of Arkansas, earned a master's degree from Southwest Missouri State University and a bachelor's degree from Southwest Texas State University. She was a professor at Austin Peay State University from 1981 until retirement in 2005. She began her career as a first-grade teacher in San Antonio. Among other honors, she received the Distinguished Professor Award in 1998, given for outstanding teaching and determined by faculty, at Austin Peay State University; the Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Faculty Award for Community Service in 1992, based on service to the greater Clarksville community, with emphasis placed on contributions that have enhanced, or will enhance, the quality of life in the Clarksville (Montgomery County) area; the Richard M. Hawkins Award in 1986, given for outstanding achievement in scholarship or creative activity at Austin Peay State University; and the Big Apple Award in 1983, the most outstanding teacher of the year award, selected by students at Austin Peay State University. She was a longtime member of Rotary Club of Clarksville, Tenn., and received the Paul Harris Fellow Award.
She is survived by her husband; one son, Kenneth (Jennifer) Gore of Mexico, Mo.; two daughters, Beverly (Dr. Gerald) Stott of Cape Girardeau and Janice (Frank) Cappelletti of O'Fallon; 12 grandchildren, Bradley (Samantha) Gore and Kendra Gore, all of Branson, Mo., Kylah Gore and Gabe Marley of Mexico, Mo., Bryan (Jennifer) Cappelletti of Grants Pass, Ore., Drs. Dorrie (Trevor) Tredway of O'Fallon, Lance (Elizabeth) Stott of Austin, Texas, Dr. Tonia Stott of Chandler, Ariz., Justin Stott of Cape Girardeau, Aaron Stott of Arcata, Calif., Ryan (Rachel) Stott of Cedar Hill, Mo., and Wendy Stott of Milwaukee, Wis.; 10 great-grandchildren, Jack and Allie Tredway, Sage Stott, Evelyn Stott, Sariah Stott, Annikah Stott, Kylyn Stott, Thomas Allen, Jordan Bell and Austin Bell; siblings, Jill (Bill) Insco of St. Charles, Dorothy Hileman and Jackie (Dick Cahill) Tredup, all of Elgin, and Bill (Sandy) Shumaker of Morresville, N.C.; brother-in-law, Calvin Gore of Swansea; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; in-laws, Don and Wilma Gore, Carlos and Maxine Gore and Monroe Hileman; and nephew, Kevin Insco.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Tabernacle Christian School, 303 Market St., Clarksville, TN 37040, and will be accepted at the church.
The family wishes to express special thanks for the kindness and care Mom received at Cedarhurst Memory Care in Shiloh, and to Passages Hospice.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, in Olmsted United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jimmy Terry Sr. officiating. Visitation will be immediately after services until 9 p.m. Sunday at the church. Interment will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, in Mound City National Cemetery.
Crain Funeral Home in Ullin is in charge of arrangements.
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Arthur Keefe
November 6, 2011
My condoences to Forest and family. I have been out of town and just heard. My heart is heavy and yet filled with trendous joy and fond memories. She has touched many lives and through her teachings and example continue to touch the lives of young ones through us. Arthur Keefe, her graduate assistent APSU 1992-94.
November 6, 2011
I would like to express my sincere sympathy to the entire family of Dr. Dolores Gore. I was certainly saddened and somewhat surprised to read of her passing in the November 5, 2011 Clarksville paper. I had the real privilege of teaching with her for many years in the Education Department at Austin Peay. Dolores was possibly the hardest working and most dedicated teacher I have ever known. The hours that she spent were almost beyond belief. Her contributions to APSU, especially in the area of technology and the development of the 21st Century Classroom, were outstanding and will always be remembered.
Sincerely, George Rawlins, APSU Professor of Education - Retired
November 6, 2011
I want to extend my sincere sympathy to Forrest and the other members of the family. I will always remember the kindness Dolores showed as she welcomed me as a new faculty member at APSU. She was such a valuable faculty member of the College of Education and APSU in general. Ann Harris, Professor Emeritus, College of Education Austin Peay State University.
November 6, 2011
Those of us at APSU are sadened by the passing of Delores. She was an important part of APSU and the College of Education for many years. The family are in our hearts and prayers.
Carlette Hardin
Dean, College of Education
Austin Peay State University
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Gene Lewis
November 5, 2011
On behalf of the Montgomery County Democratic Party Executive Committee and Members we send our heartfelt condolence to the Family. Dr Gore was a strong supporter of the party and will be missed by us all. May God continue to bless and keep you are our prayers. Gene Lewis Chairman, MCDP , Clarksville,TN.
Leona Tennis
November 4, 2011
My condolences to Forest, Kathy and all family members, RIP
Jeff Shumaker
November 4, 2011
MY heartfelt condolences to Forrest and the rest the family. Delores was a special lady and always so kind. She was a special lifelong cousin and friend to My Dad and Mom (Ed and Francine) and I know there is great rejoicing in heaven as they are reunited. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her and those that were helped by her service and generosity.
My prayer will be that soon the tears and the sadness that are in all our hearts, will be replaced with all the wonderful memories and will bring a smile to our faces.
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