Mattie Y. Gore, daughter of the late Shepherd York Sr. and Willie Mae York was born on April 20, 1946 in Lee County. After an extended illness, she peacefully departed this life surrounded by her loving family on September 17, 2017 at Palmetto Baptist, Columbia, SC.

Mattie was reared in her hometown of St. Charles, South Carolina and attended the public schools of Lee County. Later in life, she decided to move to New York. In 1964, she was united in Holy Matrimony to Sammie Lee Gore, from this union, they became the proud parents of one lovely daughter and two sons.

She became a member of Brownsville Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York. She was employed with Brooklyn Water Department for many years. Mattie later decided to return to South Carolina and rejoined Unionville AME Church. Due health issues Mattie was unable to attend church on a regular basis. During this transition, she partnered with Grace Revolution where she kept the faith and praise God for all his blessings.

Mattie, affectionately known as "Mattie J" or "Nana" had a smile that would light up a room. She enjoyed being with her family and friends. No one could be sad around her because she had an encouraging, uplifting spirit. Mattie loved cooking and her specialty was soul food . When she knew someone liked a particular dish, she would prepare it for them. It was one of her ways she would show her love. No one was a stranger in her home. Mattie J also loved taking care of the elderly and gardening in her spare time.

Mattie leaves to cherish fond memories; a daughter, Angela Gore Foy of Columbia, SC; two sons, Andre Gore of Albany, NY and Anthony (Nattalee) Gore of Columbia, SC; two sisters, Flora York LaRaque of Sumter, SC and Barbara Patricia Michael of Lamar, SC; two brothers-in-law, Reginald LaRaque of Sumter, SC and Willie Michael of Lamar, SC; five grandchildren, two adopted grandchildren and three great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, close relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, September 22, 2017 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mrs. Gore will be placed in the church on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 11am at Unionville AME Church 2036 Swimming Pen Road, Mayesville, SC with Pastor Rev. Alvin Webb, Officiating

Interment will follow in Unionville AME Church Cemetery, Mayesville, SC

Family will be receiving friends at the home, 316 Denby Circle, Columbia, SC 29229