Bertha Lucille Porter

Six Mile, SC – Mrs. Bertha Lucille Porter, age 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2021. Mrs. Porter was born in Pickens, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Guy Roberts and Esther Baker Roberts and loving wife for 71 years to James E. Porter.

Survivors, along with her husband, include her three daughters: Sadaris Duncan (Wayne) of Easley, South Carolina, Phronsia Hunter of Liberty, South Carolina and Libby Burnette (Blake) of Augusta, Georgia and five grandchildren Allison Duncan, Courtney Barksdale, Justin Barksdale, Caleigh Ann Burnette and Noah Burnette and four great grandchildren Dylan Barksdale, Breanna Barksdale, Sophia Burnette and Gabriel Duncan. Also surviving are sisters Bethel Childress of Berea, South Carolina and Guynell Durham of Easley, South Carolina and two brothers Stanley Earl Roberts of Berea, South Carolina and James T. Roberts (Gail) of Pendleton, South Carolina.

Mrs. Porter was predeceased by Bennett Claude Roberts, Glen Roberts, Jessie D. Roberts, Rachel Posey, Rosalee Patterson and an infant brother and an infant sister.

Mrs. Porter was of the Wesleyan faith and loved her family. She would do for her girls whatever she could. She was a strong woman and grew up working on a farm. She was one of twelve children. She loved being outdoors and growing her flowers. She taught herself to play the piano when she was in her early 40’s.

Services will remain private to the family.

The family would like to take this time to thank the staff at Pruitt Healthcare in Six Mile for their love and care of mother.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Porter family.

Online condolences may be sent to www.dillardfunerals.com