What can I say about dear Mrs. Porter? All my friends knew her or knew of her...it seemed like she was always a part of my life. Ms. Porter never gave up trying to make me her daughter-in-law...(chuckle)...even so boldly stating that at my own wedding! That's the kind of lady she was...never mincing words.  Mrs. Porter watched my kids grow up and always had some funny motherly advice to give me. She continued to stay in contact with me...our unique friendship spanned over 30+ years. We shared a lot of laughs and a lot of funny memories over those years that will always continue to bring a smile to my face when I think of her.
 
Though it had been a long while since we had last seen each other, I was so glad to have been able to visit her one last time on Christmas eve with my family. Fighting though her illness, her spirit still shined through...just the way I always remembered her. She will always be dear to me and my family. I'll truly miss you Mrs. P.

Always in my heart,
Arlene

Mrs. Porter was truly an amazing, kind and very loving woman, and I was blessed to have known her. She was funny, thoughtful and always gave her all -- including down home practical advice, which I valued. I even relied on her home spun "get well" remedies, like eating fresh garlic & ginger and drinking lots of lemon tea! 

Mrs. Porter's family meant the world to her -- she especially chatted so often about her beloved Paul, her cherished brother, Harold, & her dear sister-in-law, Betty, and, of course, her treasured grandsons. Though diminutive in stature, she was strong-willed and determined, even fighting the good fight in her last days until the Good Lord called her home. 

Paul, Harold, Betty & family, I pray that God keep all of you in His embrace through this difficult time. May the love of family and friends see you through and may you find solace in knowing that heaven has a new angel who will keep an ever-watchful eye over each of you all the days of your lives...

With deepest sympathy,
Betty

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Lillian A. Porter

March 5, 1927 – January 3, 2012

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