Durham, NC – Casey Marie Bowman Gore, 27, formerly of Granite Falls, passed away on January 7, 2015 at her residence in Durham, NC.She was preceded in death by her Maternal Pawpaw Glenn Wright. Casey is survived by her husband, Brian Anthony Gore, her mother, Donna Wright Bowman, her father, Frank Bowman; sister Melissa Bowman; maternal Nana, Gail Ritch, paternal grandfather, George Bowman, paternal grandmother, Georgie Bowman and copious intermediate family and friends. Casey was a profoundly intelligent, lively, ingenious, solicitous, candid, comical and un-biased being.Her mind was always full of wonder and her tongue was quick to share wisdom beyond her years. The love and dedication that was within her will forever envelope her companions and family. A celebration of Casey’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 17, 2014 within the Ruritan Building in the town of Collettsville, NC. For those wishing to send flowers, please have them sent to the residence of Donna Wright Bowman, 127 Fairway Ave., Hudson, NC 28638. Online condolences may be sent to the Bowman and Gore Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Gore Family.