Mrs. Porter was born January 29, 1954 in Ramstein- Miesenbach Germany to the parentage Ernst and Gertud Henn ( both deceased).
In 1964, her mother married Mr. Frank N. Jones, an American soldier. Mr. Jones accepted the roll as her father and raised her as his own daughter until his death. At that time she was 12 years old and spoke no English. She was placed in an American school where she excelled in every subject as she now spoke English.
In 1968 the US Army transferred them to Redstone Arsenal here in Huntsville, Alabama. She attended S.R. Butler High School until her junior year in 1970. In 1970 the US Army transferred them back to Meisau Germany where she attended an American school in Kaiserlautern Germany.
In January 1971, she met Mr. Elijah Porter, an Airman in the US Air Force. Mr. Porter proposed to her in 1971. She graduated high school in May 1972 and they were married in March of 1973. To their union, one son, Sedrick J. Porter was born December 1, 1974.
During their 48 years of marriage, they traveled to several duty assignments. Just to name a few: United Kingdom, three tours to Germany, New Mexico, North Carolina, Zwiebrucken Germany, and North Dakota. In May 1993 they retired, from the Air Force, here in Huntsville, Alabama.
Her occupation includes HR Manager for Will Technology of Huntsville, Alabama, Home Health Care for Home Instead in Huntsville, Alabama, Safety officer for Trico Steel in Decatur, Alabama, Finance Specialist for US Army in Meisau Germany, personnel specialist for US Air Force in Zwiebrucken Germany and Club and entertainment manager at Minot, North Dakota.
She gave her life to Christ at the Rock Family Worship Center here in Huntsville, Alabama under the leadership of Senior pastor Rusty Nelson. There she served in several ministries to include: health, elder, deacon, greeter and usher.
Mrs. Porter leaves to cherish her memory, her husband: Elijah Porter, one child: Sedrick J. Porter (Rita) of Huntsville, Alabama. Three grandchildren: TreVon Porter of Killeen, Texas, Thaisen Porter and Trenton Porter of Huntsville, Alabama. One step grandson, Kendrick Ricks of Huntsville, Alabama. One sister which proceeded her in death: Uta Gralau. One brother: Peter Henn (Christa) of Ottweiler Germany. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm at Valhalla Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Service will be Wednesday at 1:00 pm at Valhalla Funeral Home Chapel. Karola will be Laid to Rest at Valhalla Memory Gardens.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me to, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 NIV
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