Wilma H. Gore
January 4, 1955 – November 25, 2022
Our sweet Mama, Wilma Hayes Gore, 67, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia surrounded by her loved ones.
Wilma is preceded in death by her parents, Ollie and Gladys Hayes; brothers, Donnie and Dale Hayes; and sister Louise Sawyer.
Wilma is survived by her children, Tommy Braswell Jr. (Judy), Tammy Glenn (Allen), and Michael Toler (Jennifer); grandchildren Shaina, Josh, Zack, Ryan, Crystal, and Ethan; siblings Lacy Hayes (Marlene), Linda Turner (Jimmy) and Danny Hayes (Trish); and sisters-in-law, Joy, and Patty Hayes. Wilma will also be fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends Kisha Marable and Mike and Charlene Willis.
Wilma was born January 4, 1955 to Ollie and Gladys Hayes in South Boston, Virginia.
She earned her CNA license and dedicated her career and life to helping others.
Wilma was the type of person who made friends wherever she would go. Many would often say, “You always heard Wilma before you saw her.” Her laugh was infectious. Wilma was a goodhearted, caring, and loving person to all who knew her.
Wilma treasured her time spent with her family and close friends reminiscing and laughing while drinking a cold one. You could always expect to hear Elvis or Luke Bryan playing when she was around. She was the life of many parties and gatherings.
Wilma will be forever missed, treasured, and loved by the family and friends she has left behind.
A memorial gathering will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Affinity Funeral Service, 2720 Enterprise Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23294.
Wilma , was very good friend to me . We worked together
At Southside Regional Medical Center ! And after we
Left the hospital .Wilma and I would go out to eat and riding around in Richmond remembering places that are no longer there .
And hang out together at her apartment and listen to music.
She always talked about her children and grandchildren.
She we so proud of her family. I will sure miss Wilma and
her loving spirit, her laughter and her kindness !
Rest in peace my friend I will sure miss her.
Wilma , was very good friend to me . We worked together
At Southside Regional Medical Center ! And after we
Left the hospital .Wilma and I would go out to eat and riding around in Richmond remembering places that are no longer there .
And hang out together at her apartment and listen to music.
She always talked about her children and grandchildren.
She we so proud of her family. I will sure miss Wilma and
her loving spirit, her laughter and her kindness !
Rest in peace my friend .
I loved “Wilmer” like she was mom I was hoping she would be around to take care of my momma once my momma needed help. Wilma was such a great woman. I loved her so. We would go to Outback and she would pick on me about my raw ham yams I would pick on her about her shoe leather steak (she liked it well done). Wilma was one of a kind and she will be missed!
Wilma was definitely the life of the party. To know her was to love her and yes there were often times you heard her before you ever seen her. Wilma was a wonderful friend to both myself and my mother. She would do anything in her power to help others. She was more than a friend to us, she was family. Tommy, Tammy, Michael, and grandkids I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve and adjust to life without Wilma. It never gets easy, you just learn to adjust . Wilma was a very happy person who loved her family and friends and she loved to have a good time, so remember the good times and laugh through the tears.
I have so many wonderful memories of Wilma from working with her at the hospital. Wilma was always talking about her family and you knew how much she loved them. May you rest in peace Wilma. You will truly be missed.
I have so much loving memories with my nanny. she was always so caring and I will never forget the excitement on her face when I would come see her. I’m not a blood grandchild but she still treats me like her own. I cannot explain how much love I had, and still do have for nanny, I know she is watching over each and every one of us. nanny was the life of the party and would do anything for her children and grandkids. I remember just going to her house because you never knew when you couldn’t. but until we meet again, this isn’t goodbye. It’s a see you later. in loving memory, of Wilma Gore (nanny.)
I don’t really know where to start Wilma became a friend then she became my sister-in-law and I guess you can say that’s when we grew closer and closer even though things didn’t work out for the marriage Wilma continued to always be my family she and I had some great times together one funny person for sure and spoken easy to get along with I miss you when she moved away back to Virginia but we always kept in touch with each other I have always had love in my heart for women and I always will she was not just a friend a sister-in-law she was like a sister to me also I truly loved and cared for women and I pray to the Lord that he will give all of you the family some peace and comfort that y’all will need you can go fly high now Wilma I love you lady
Ahh Wilmer so much fun. You surely will be missed. Love you. Rock with Elvis. RIP dear friend.
I love ❤️ you my cousin haven’t seen you in years you’re in heaven now with Uncle Ollie and Aunt Gladys Louise Donnie and Dale Rest In Peace
My heart breaks for the family to lose a sweet momma
I’m going thru that also right now with the loss of my 2nd momma 😭 I knew her thru micheal and worked with dale and I know she will be greatly missed.. Hold them memories and pictures close until we see her again.. all in my thoughts and prayers..
Rest in Peace Wilma,we will always love and remember you, you were a light in our lives, we loved your friendship, your laugh, we miss you dearly, as someone said before, dance with Elvis, we still can’t believe that you are gone
I miss your sweet smile and contagious laugh so much already. I know you knew how loved you were and always will be, I will see you again Nannie. Love -your Shay.
I just found out about the passing of Wilma this just breaks my heart. She worked as my caregiver thru Care Advantage and she was the best aide ever. She would always come in smiling and never left without saying hello and goodbye. She will be truly missed and God has definitely received an angel. On behalf of Care Advantage our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Sweet Miss Wilma was truly a blessing – an angel in disguise. Miss Wilma’s laugh was contagious , her enthusiasm and light filled the room and your heart. She cared for and loved my mum dearly, often saying it wasn’t like a job but more like hanging out with a friend for the day! Lots of laughing and story telling, both Elvis Fan Girls! Miss Wilma quickly became a friend – then family! The morning of my mum’s passing, Miss Wilma was there by her side… Then by my side, offering both love and support to me as I grieved the loss of my mother. I am forever grateful for Miss Wilma’s love and care, truly an angel on Earth – now a heavenly angel who most definitely already earned her wings!
My deepest condolences to her family – her children and grandchildren…. Though we have never met in -person, I feel like I know you through videos, pictures and stories shared by sweet Miss Wilma! You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nannie, to say you were loved is putting it mildly. Ive known you over half my life and in that time you were my 2nd mother, my friend and truly the glue that held it all together. I will miss so much that we have shared over the years. The laughs, the parties, the sundays that we would stay in our jammies all day and watch lifetime movies or just a laid back day drinking wine. The backyard bbq with horseshoes. I could go on and on.. So many emotions I feel knowing that you aren’t just a phone call away anymore. You were the absolute best nannie to your babies and even to the ones that weren’t yours by blood. It was truly all my pleasure knowing you and I will forever be a better person for it. With all my love Nannie.