Remembering Mrs. Porter on this day!   Lots of fond memories of a wonderful person and educator !

To the Porter Family
I enjoyed looking at the video of photos. I never had Mrs. Porter as a teacher in the school district.  I remember her from Bell Zion. I stumbled upon her transition notice on social media. She was serious sweetheart of a person. I recall her Sunday School lesson reviews. She along with others devout Saints of Bell Zion had a major impact on my study of God's Word. 
Family Take Care, your loved one lived a fruitful life. 

Stay Encouraged

Take your rest Sister Porter, I will see you in the morning on the other side.

Sorry for the grammatical error;  should read "an integrated school system. "  If Mrs. Porter wasn't a reading teacher, I would have never changed it!!  LOL


I would tell young people that back during the days of segregated schools, contrary to popular belief, we got an excellent education and were more than prepared to meet the challenges of and integrated school system.  Then, I would tell them about the teachers we had, like Mrs. Porter.  She was more than our teacher!  She pushed us to be better than our best.  And if discipline was needed, she readily applied it.  We didn't need armed police officers in school as long as Mrs. Porter was around.  May God rest the soul of this Phenomenal Woman.  So many of us are standing on her shoulders today..  James "Button" Griffin

Maxine I always admired your mother’s caring and selfless nature. Your mother’s
Kindness was contagious and her memory will live on forever. My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time.

Andrew Porter, what a Beautiful lady ! Maxine, I truly thought the world of your mother. She was always so kind and welcomed me into her home every time I visited. .She always had a smile; she always had an encouraging word. She deserves to be Celebrated.
B. Hall

I will always remember her as a caring teacher and fauthful church member and Calanthe member.


I met Mrs. Porter my 2nd year of teaching.  She was such an admired and well-respected teacher.  Mrs. Porter taught for over 35 years and was an exceptional reading teacher and mentor to many inexperienced teachers.  She had a great sense of humor and her students loved her dearly. I learned a lot from Mrs. Porter and have many fond memories.
Maxine, hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness.  As you mourn, know that others mourn with you.  Wishing you, Teresa and Leticia strength and peace.
Thomasine Allen

To the family of my friend Andrew Marie Porter:
Maxine Wyche, Teresa and Tory Tate, Leticia, Carlicia and Carl Ward and Great Great Granddaughter Aliyah.
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness. We here at The Mildred House have many many years of memories with Mrs. Porter. She enjoyed special occasions and especially her birthday. On May 17, 2020 she celebrated her 96th birthday and we made it special just for her. She made sure everyone had enough cake and ice cream and plenty of food to eat. She LOVED cake and ice cream. During her last birthday lunch she talked about the memories of her wonderful trip to Europe in 1971. She had many fun memories to share. Now, family take comfort in all your memories and hold on to them. My friend Mrs. Porter will be greatly missed here at The Mildred House. 
May God continue to comfort you. 

My condolences and prayers to the family of my 4th grade teacher. 

Brenda Kidd Mahoney

I have many fond memories of Educator Porter as one of the best, kind, sincere, and disciplinarian when needed during my early school tenure. Prayers and condolences to Maxine and family.

Sister Maxine we are deeply saddened by the news of  your mother’s transitioning!  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  I will always remember her from Sunday school , and caroling during the Christmas holidays! Her beautiful smile,  and presence always gave me a sense of welcoming to the Sunday school class fellowship! She will be truly missed by my dad and mom( bro. And sis. Alvin Mayeaux, Sr.) And Myself! 
With heartfelt sympathies
Sister Gail Mayeaux-Gardea

Maxine, we are deeply saddened by the news of your Mother's transition. I understand your hurt and pain. But just know you have done the best for her that you could do. We  will continue to pray  for you and your family to find  comfort and peace during this difficult time. We will be praying especially for you to have strength at this time. 
Love you, Bonnie, Charles and Amber


I have so many fond memories of Sis. Porter as my Sunday School teacher and later my 6th Grade Reading Teacher. She always had such encouraging words. Each year our church youth looked forward to caroling at the Mildred house. She always made sure each caroler left with a bag full of fruit and treats. We dearly love Sis. Porter and she will be greatly missed. 

No words  could convey how " Mrs. P"  profoundly  impacted my life or how her influence will affect my life forever.....a blessing that will stay with me always.
Godspeed, my precious friend.

OBITUARY

Andrew Marie Porter

17 May, 1924 – 16 September, 2020

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