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Zelma Verlee Day Shore, age 98, of Blowing Rock passed on September 5, 2025. Born August 4, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Burton and Ida Blanche Greene Day, and the wife of the late Calvin Sanders Shore.
She was preceded in death by her son, J.C. Shore, sisters Della Auton, Jean Vanhoy, and brother Raymond Coleman Day.
She is survived by her granddaughter, Ashley Shore Craig (Matthew), and great-grandson C.J. Craig, daughter-in-law Ladonna Greer Shore and numerous nieces and nephews.
No public services will be observed.
Online condolences may be shared with the Shore family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Shore family.
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