Leslie Anne (Beaumont) Gore

Nakina, NC

Leslie Anne Gore passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Monday April 13, 2026 at 2:37 pm at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina.

Leslie’s calling in life is family. Born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1954, she’s the eldest daughter of Bruce Leslie Beaumont and Virginia Mae Cremaldi, and a devoted big sister to Nancy Horstman and Bruce Howard Beaumont.

At 17, Leslie knew with certainty that she wanted to be a wife and a mother. By 21, she had two children, Rebecca Lynn Hoag and Smith Robert Beaumont, and poured every ounce of love and energy into raising them after the sudden loss of her beloved husband in an accident no one saw coming. Her intelligence, talent, drive, and perseverance led her to an early career in research and development with Eastman Kodak Company, a role she was deeply proud of. Despite her youth Leslie single-handedly provided for her family, and purchased a little house with hard-won earnings, which proved magically large enough to hold all the love she’d pour into it.

Her home on Lake Breeze Road in Rochester, NY, had a gravity all its own, becoming a haven for friends, family, and neighbors who were drawn in by the peace, love, and acceptance that radiated from it. During rare reprieves from her demanding work schedule, Leslie could be found nurturing her garden, the vibrant flowers mirroring the care she extended to everyone in her orbit. Her devotion to her children, especially, was unparalleled. She spent countless hours encouraging them to discover and pursue their passions, making their dreams her own, and inspiring them to work hard, dream big, and love others without restraint. By the time they were grown and ready to make their own way in the world, Leslie had imparted all the wisdom, love, and encouragement they would ever need.

Just when one might have thought her life was slowing down, Leslie met the love of her life. While enjoying a night out with close friends, she crossed paths with Billy Joe Gore, who swears he saw a halo around her head. He told her so, and soon became her husband and cherished life partner. Their love blossomed, and together they welcomed a new chapter of joy with the birth of Michael Curtis Gore, fulfilling the elder children’s long-held wish for a baby brother. These blessings marked the start of the happiest chapters in her life.

Leslie and Billy moved to the Carolinas, where Leslie found new joy as a wife and mother, formed many close friendships and explored new job opportunities. Yet, the work she most cherished was her years as an Applied Behavioral Therapy Assistant in York County Schools. In this role, she made an immeasurable impact on the lives of children with autism, helping them develop vital interpersonal and emotional skills. Her deep commitment and compassion inspired all who had the privilege of working with her.

In their new home, brimming with love, Leslie raised her youngest son with renewed commitment and inspiring enthusiasm. At the same time, she became a grandmother to Walter Callahan Hoag and Leslie Therese Hoag. Her joy was evident as she lovingly embraced a deep connection with her grandchildren and reveled in watching the family grow.

In retirement, Leslie spent her time enjoying the close company of her beloved family and friends, tending to her flowers, cherishing her friendship with her sister-in-law, Sheila Smith, and gazing up at the stars in her backyard, photographing the cosmos with wonder and awe.

Leslie’s life reminds us to look up at the stars with wonder, to never let hardship close our hearts, and to always give and receive the love we so desperately need. She teaches us to love without fear, even when the world tells us love is risky or that loss is inevitable. Her love lives on in all of us, a reflection of the love of Jesus that shone brightly through her every day. We will carry her example with us, striving to live it out in all we do. And though we must say goodbye for now, we find peace in knowing that one day, we will be reunited with her again.

So in her own words we say to Leslie, as she is welcomed back to the Lord, lovingly and with so much gratitude in our hearts, “Bye for now.”

Services will be held at Bethesda Fellowship Church, Friday, April 17th, at 11:00 am, with visitation for family and friends beginning at 10:00 am.

Serving as pallbearers are Micheal Gore, Callahan Hoag, Leslie Hoag, Timothy Hoag, John Franklin Shirah, and Smith Robert Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethesda Fellowship Church, 6758 Manley Smith Rd, Nakina, NC  28455.

A service of Inman Ward Funeral Home & Crematory of Tabor City, NC.

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