Born and raised in Sylacauga, AL. Ann received a Bachelor of Music degree from Alabama College (University of Montevallo) in 1951. She would later receive a master's degree in Education from the University of Montevallo as well.
Ann was married to Ralph Porter, a minister in the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church (1951-1973). During their years together, Ralph served eight churches, with his last appointment at Saint Paul United Methodist Church, Boaz.
After her husband's death in 1975, Ann stayed on in Boaz, directing the choir at Saint Paul and teaching at Corley Elementary School. Upon her retirement, Ann returned to her family home in Sylacauga where she was an active member of Sylacauga First United Methodist Church.
A true pastor's wife, Ann loved serving alongside her husband. With a joyful and grateful heart, she devoted herself fully to every congregation and community she was a part of. An accomplished musician and educator, she shared her gifts in both the church and in the school room.
Ann lived her life to give to others and to serve her family, her church, and her community. Known for her incredible kindness, compassion, graciousness, and her loving and humble spirit. Ann truly lived Jesus's words, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Acts 20:35)
Ann is predeceased by her parents, Clyde and Estelle Hare, her beloved husband, Ralph Porter, and firstborn son, Mike Porter, her precious granddaughters, Sarah Porter and Suzanne Porter Boman, her sister-in-law, Eleanor Hare, and her cherished brother, Jimmy "Brubba" Hare.
She is survived by her daughters, Carol Hayes (Robert) and Claire Brown (George), her son, Allen Porter (Tracy), her grandchildren, Anne Dineen, Kaitlyn Breedlove, Matthew Porter, and Molly Smith, and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at First United Methodist Church of Sylacauga, 105 E. Spring St., Sy, Alabama 35150, followed by a funeral service at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Sylacauga, or a church of your chose.
