Annie "Auntie Annie" Porter

Annie Lee Porter was born on February 28.1923, in Smithville, Georgia. At the age of seven, she moved to Detroit with her mother Lena Stamps, their Uncle Bruce, and her sister Ruby, settling in the vibrant neighborhood known as “Black Bottom.” She’s the product of the Detroit Public School System.

In 1950, she married Pharoah Clinton Porter, affectionately called Uncle Brownie. Annie worked as a seamstress at Ford Motor Company for 20 years until she retired for medical reasons. She and Uncle Brownie resided in their home on Stoepel, until he passed in 1977. Their marriage lasted 27 years. She remained in the home until she needed personal care in 2020.

Annie was a talented cook and a prolific gardener, growing a wide variety of vegetables during short summer months, including watermelons on occasion. She also loved to sew and make her own fashions. She had a style of her own.

In July of 1977 she dedicated her life to Jehovah and became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She loved telling others about her God Jehovah. And the promises of the future and how to live a better life now. She loved it so much she became a Regular Pioneer, spending many hours in the ministry. Teaching others about her faith. As well as a new world with Jesus Christ as King. She also shared the hope of a resurrection for those who passed away and are in God' s memory. She Pioneered for decades.

At 103 years old, Annie, like her sister Ruby, had been diagnosed with dementia. Despite her challenges, she maintained an upbeat spirit. Enjoyed engaging in conversations with her friends and reading the Bible. Although Annie never had children of her own, she was a beloved aunt to a large family of nieces and nephews, including grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her sister Ruby and her children and their children and her Grand River, MidWyoming and Northeast Congregation families and a host of friends. She will be missed.

Visitation will be held at A H Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 10:00 am until time of service at 12:00 pm.

Interment at Trinity Cemetery, Detroit.