Betty Gore

Betty Gore, 102, of Normal, IL, formerly of Danville, IL passed away at 3:23 PM on May 6, 2025 at the ARC in Normal.

Betty was born on November 8, 1922 the daughter of Forrest L. and Rosalie N. (Jones) Sloan in Danville, IL. She married Spencer W. Gore on April 30, 1946 and he preceded her in death in 1979.

Survivors include her two sons, Spencer F. (Ann) Gore of Bloomington, IL, and Charles (Debra) Gore of Chrisman, IL, one daughter, Cynthia (Randal) Tangman of Bloomington, IL, one sister, Naomi Kronmiller of Bloomington, IL, grandchildren, Christopher (Tina) Gore of Homer, IL, Dennis (Kim) Gore of Chrisman, IL and Ashley Gore of Chrisman, IL, Aimee Tangman of Bloomington, IL and Gregory (Teresa) Tangman of Streator, IL, and her great-grandchildren, Skyler Chesnut of Broadlands, IL, Landen Gore of Homer, IL, Peyton Gore of Chrisman, IL, Judson Gore of Chrisman, IL and Kyle Tangman of Streator, IL, step great grandchildren, Alex, Emily and Olivia Arroyo of Streator, IL and step great great-grandchild, Brynlee Koesler of Streator, IL.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Spencer W. Gore, her four brothers, Forrest E, Robert, William and John Sloan.

Betty graduated from St Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in 1946 and retired from the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in 1980. After retiring, Betty volunteered at the Logan Campus hospital in Danville, IL. She was a member of Farmers Chapel United Methodist Church, the St Elizabeth Alumnae Association and the National Association of Retired Persons.

Betty loved being a Nurse, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching the hummingbirds, singing and “THAT’S Life”!

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Matt Filicsky will officiate. Burial will be in Mann’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made in Betty’s memory to ARC at Normal, 509 N Adelaide Street, Normal, IL 61761

Please join Betty’s family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.