Edith Johnson Poruben

Edith J. Poruben, a long-time resident of Montgomery, AL died Sunday, the 26th of January 2014 in Birmingham, AL. She was born in 1922 in Bullard, GA. Some of her fondest childhood memories are from the years her family lived on the Red Dog Farm and later in Cochran, GA where she played point guard on the school basketball team. In 1946 she married Ben P. Poruben. They started their life together in Macon, GA and later moved to Montgomery, AL in 1956.

In Montgomery Edith worked as a bookkeeper at Saint James School and later at Trinity Presbyterian School. She was an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church where she was involved in many areas of ministry. Upon retirement, Edith researched her genealogy and became a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of her mother.

Edith was a loving and dedicated daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Family was very important to her and nothing made Edith happier than having all her family together. Her kind and caring life extended not only to her family, but to her many friends. She has been a blessing to many and the valuable lessons she has taught through her life are precious gifts.

Edith was predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Ben Poruben. Edith is survived by her daughters, Mary Sue Friedell and her husband, Earl, and daughter Patsy Scott and her husband, Mark. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Kathleen, Peter, David and Michael and five great grandchildren.

Both the viewing and service will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 6670 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, AL 36116 on Friday, January 31, 2014. The viewing will be from 9:30-10:30am with the service immediately following at 10:30am. Graveside services will be held in Cochran, Georgia on Saturday, February 1st at 11:00am at Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Edith has requested that memorials be given to Messiah Lutheran Church. Condolences may be offered at www.alabamaheritagefh.com. Alabama Heritage Directing.