Doris Christine Gore

Doris was born on August 7, 1919 in Brunswick Co. to the late Phillip Marvin and Mary Mercer Cox.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, James A. Aldridge and Burnice Gore; son, Gary Aldridge; brother, Lloyd Cox; two sisters, Edna Jarman and Betty James; and granddaughter, Tanya Aldridge.

She is survived by her son, Bob Aldridge of Atlanta, GA; daughter in law, Geanne Aldridge of Carolina Beach; step daughter, Carol Hickman (Jacob); brother, Grover Cox (Diane) of Florida; four granddaughters, Amy Smith (Allen), Kristi Brewer (William), Meg Krennerick (Chris) and Abby Sidibe (Olivier); one great granddaughter; three great grandsons; one great great grandson and many special nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 15, at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, with the Reverend Johnathan Watson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Doris was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend to so many. She loved working in her garden and was happiest when surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Cape Fear Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be forwarded to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.