Virginia Ferre Gore

Virginia Ferre Gore, 77, passed away on November 9, 2026.

Virginia was born on August 22, 1949, to Alma Ferre and Ruth Carter Ferre. She grew up in Orem, Utah, as the youngest of five children.

Virginia married the love of her life, A. Dennis Gore, on August 29, 1970. According to Virginia, their love story began with dandelions. She was outside pulling weeds when Dennis walked by and asked her out. Anyone who knew Virginia knew how much she hated dandelions, and she was determined to rid her yard of every last one. As it turns out, something good came from all that weeding.

Together, Virginia and Dennis raised five children: Marcy (Gore) Bailey, Brandon Gore, Cody Gore, Jerome Gore, and Jessica (Gore) Balser.

Virginia had a lifelong love of sewing and quilting, a talent she turned into a career. For several years, she owned and operated Granny's Fabric in Springville, Utah. She also spent many years teaching sewing and quilting classes, sharing her knowledge and love of the craft with others. Always finding new ways to do things, Virginia developed her own pattern and method for making puff quilts and published a book titled The Quick and Easy Puff Quilt.

She made countless quilts of her own, but her real specialty was freehand longarm machine quilting. Over the years, she quilted hundreds, if not thousands, of quilts for others. Her beautiful work earned many ribbons at quilt shows, and her quilting can be found in homes far and wide. She had a remarkable talent and spent countless hours sharing it with others.

When she wasn't at her quilting machine, Virginia could often be found working in her garden, baking in the kitchen, or enjoying her animals. She loved cats throughout her life and was an avid horseback rider for many years. Her love of animals even extended to a pet raccoon who was part of the family for many years. Not everyone can say they grew up with a raccoon in the family, but in Virginia's home, that was just part of life.

She also played the accordion and loved any opportunity to pull it out and play. She loved to bake, especially bread and cinnamon rolls. She made plenty for her own family, but just as often, she was baking something to give away. It was one of the many ways she showed her love for others.

Virginia was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings. She had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and a faith that was an important part of her life. She especially loved the years she spent serving early mornings in the temple baptistry. Her faith was reflected in the kindness she showed others and her willingness to serve wherever she was needed.

Virginia had a generous heart and was always willing to help someone in need. Whether it was a loaf of homemade bread, a beautifully quilted project, or simply her time and talents, she gave freely of what she had. She will be remembered for her kindness, her hard work, and the many ways she quietly served those around her.

Virginia is survived by her children, Marcy Bailey, Brandon Gore, Cody Gore, and Jessica Balser; her brother, Jerre Ferre; her sister, LaRene Braithwaite; and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Gore; her son, Jerome Gore; her parents, Alma and Ruth Ferre; and her brothers, Charles Ferre and Gary Ferre.

While she will be greatly missed by those she leaves behind, there is comfort in knowing she is reunited with Dennis and Jerome, whom she has missed for so many years.

Funeral Services:

Funeral services will be held graveside at the Springville, Evergreen Cemetery on November 23, at 11:00am. In accordance with Virginia's wishes there will be no viewing or traditional chapel services.

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