Dolores Ann Porter

Mrs. Porter was born November 14, 1940 in Shreveport, LA to her parents, Kenneth LeRoy Brown and MurLee Thomas Brown and passed away on December 26, 2018 in Shreveport, LA. She was a active member of First Baptist Church, Shreveport where she was a member of the Yes Lord Sunday School Class and a longtime member of Highland Baptist Church where she grew up. Mrs. Porter was a teacher, musician, artisan and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. A devout Christian who lived what she believed, she influenced and shaped the lives of her students, friends and family immeasurably. She will be missed.

Mrs. Porter was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, William Lloyd Porter of Shreveport, LA; sons, Patrick Porter and son-in-law, Michael Zegarski of New York City and William “Kip” Porter of Shreveport, LA; two grandchildren, Owen Riley Porter and Stella Codell Porter both of Shreveport, LA.

The family suggest that memorials be made to First Baptist Church, 543 Ockley Street, Shreveport, LA 71106.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the nurses and staffs of Christus Highland, ICU Stepdown and Grace Home for their excellent care and compassion. A special thanks for Carolyn and JJ Jangula.

Kirksey Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Porter Family with arrangements.