Betty Farris Gore

Betty Farris Gore, affectionately known as Oma or BG, of Cumming and Dawsonville, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, after a period of declining health. She was 97 years old. Betty was a feisty lady who fought through partial and, eventually, total blindness due to macular degeneration eye disease. She continued to overcome the difficulties of her limited sight for over 30 years to retain her independence, and she was successful for almost the entirety of her life. Born and raised in Savannah, GA., Betty grew up in a large family and was the fourth of six siblings. Betty’s low country roots ran deep, and she loved to visit her childhood home and the old neighborhoods of Savannah whenever she had the opportunity. Her younger life was full of beach time, shopping on Broad Street, Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, and playing and roller skating in the “Big Park.” She fondly reminisced about a different time when strong family, community, and neighbor connections were valued and lasted a lifetime.

Betty was a very dependable and loyal employee for over 40 years to the Southern Bell telephone companies, now known as AT&T. Beginning her career in Savannah as a switchboard operator, she would eventually work in many different capacities, which included teletype operator, business office cashier, and even in the computer repair labs. After her long service, she retired in 1991 to spend more time with her family, especially her three grandsons. Oma Betty was an instrumental figure in the raising of her grandsons and served as a very active and supportive grandmother. She attended countless baseball games and music concerts, and performances, as she was always there for “her boys. ”BG” lived out her last years as a resident of Manor Lake Assisted Living Community in Dawsonville. She created many strong friendships and relationships during her time at Manor Lake, which included both her fellow residents as well as the staff and caretakers in the building. Her favorite activities were sitting outside, visiting with old friends, meeting new people, sharing meals with her family, and watching her beloved Braves play. 

Betty is survived by her daughter Kitsey Gore-Fischer of Cleveland, GA., and her three grandsons: Max K. Fischer of Cleveland, Paul G. Fischer and wife Eleanor of Columbia, SC, and Glenn A. Fischer and wife Katherine of Cumming, GA. Her other pride and joys are her two precious great-granddaughters, Birdie Ann Fischer and Farris Louise Fischer of Columbia, SC. Survived by Dieter Fischer of Germany, niece Martha Ann Evans and Campbell MacInnes, and her son Garrett Campbell of Savannah; nephew Jerry and Cindy Schramm, and their children, Catherine, Alec, and Emma Schramm of Atlanta. She is also survived by her favorite family dog friends, Murphy, Josey, Hansi, and especially little Dewey. Betty is predeceased by her parents, Paul G. Sr. and Martha Futch Farris of Savannah, Ga, and her five siblings: Paul G. Farris Jr. of Savannah, Joseph T. Farris of Jacksonville, FL., Martha Farris Schramm and Jerry of Atlanta, Dorothy Farris Evans and Harold of Savannah, and Freddy Farris of Atlanta, GA. Also preceding her in death are Kitsey’s father, Max C. Gore of Cumming, GA, and her special son-in-law, Stan G. Leamon.