Ruth Davis Emory Porter, 93, passed away peacefully in the presence of her eldest son, Joe, on Wednesday evening, April 28, 2010 at Hospice Home in Wentworth. A funeral service will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, May 2 at North Spray Christian Church. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery. Mrs. Porter was born April 20, 1917 in Knoxville, Tennessee, daughter of the late John Thomas Emory and Hester "Hettie Davis Emory. She was a member of North Spray Christian Church and a retired teacher with the Eden City School system. Mrs. Porter was a member of the Alpha Delta Kappa Educational Sorority. Surviving are her sons, Joseph Emory Porter of Eden and John Davis Porter and wife, Abby of Myrtle Beach, SC; daughters, Mary Frances Barton and husband, Eugene of Eden and Nancy Brown of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Josh Porter and wife, Ginny, Hannah Porter, Dan Barton and fiancee', Addy, Jessica Ruth Barton Blackwelder and husband, Chris, Rachel Brown, and Jake Brown; and great-grandson, Nash Blackwelder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Frank Porter; and son-in-law, Randy Brown. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to her sister-in-law, Frances Stephens for her devotion and friendship. Many thanks go to her loyal caregivers, Stephanie Eggleston and Vonda Hairston. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service (2 - 3 PM) at North Spray Christian Church, and other times at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Frances and Eugene Barton, 218 Dunn Street in Eden. Memorial contributions may be made to North Spray Christian Church, 521 Washburn Avenue, Eden, NC 27288 or Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375. Online condolences may be offered to the Porter family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Your family is in my prayers.
Ed Kilcullen
To the Porter family, so sorry about Mrs. Porter's passing. She was one of my teachers. You are in my prayers and may God bless.
Karen Robertson
Dear Porter Family, You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers at the loss of your dear mother. You all did a wonderful job of loving and caring for your mother all the while keeping her at home as long as you possibly could. Hoping her memories and peace will comfort you in the coming days. Beth, Tim, Austin, and Haley Shelton
The Shelton family
To The Porter Family: I wish to express my sincere condolence for the loss of your dear love one. Words cannot express the pain and sorrow that you feel. However, please find comfort in God's promise found in the Bible at John chapter 5, verses 28&29. it reads: "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a rsurrection of life." You are in prayers.
Hattie Matthews
To the Porter family: I too was a student of Mrs. Porter - she was one of my favorite teachers - had such a sweet smile. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Doris Rea Melvin
To: John and your family. We were very sorry to learn about your Mother this morning. Know that it has been a long road for you all but now at least you know that she is at peace and no longer suffering. Unfortunately we will be away and will not be able to attend the services on Sunday. As you go thru the next few days, may you find comfort in remembering the happy times that you spent with your Mother. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Maureen & Ray Gavron
Maureen & Ray Gavron
I was so saddened to hear of Ruth's death.I loved her--such a dear person and wonderful neighbor. I was blessed to known her and have her for a friend. My love and prayers go with her dear children. May God bless you abundantly. Love, Cleo
Cleo Fulcher
To all my Cousins! With Aunt Ruth's passing-on, we can celebrate the Love that Aunt Ruth and my Mama,Mary, had for all of us. Aunt Ruth proved what a "fighter" and lover --she was on staying with us so long even though she was so challenged. And you guys have had a great time of loving that will carryon in your hearts forever. My prayers of healing and love go out to all of you Porters! Hettie Farley Barnes
HETTIE FARLEY BARNES
Sorry to hear about your mother.May god bless and be with each and everyone of you.You had a wonderful mother.She has gone on to be with her maker.You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann & Billy Price
Our thoughts and prayers will be with each of the family. Mrs.Porter was my math teacher, what a wondreful lady she was, I know she will be missed dearly,just remember to put your faith in GOD and we will all see her again. GOD bless. Tim & Judy (sturgill) Carter.
Tim Carter
Dear Mary Frances, My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Many of my childhood memories are connected to Porter's Store, your grandfather, your father, and your gentle mother. May God be with all of you during this difficult time.
Jackie Allen Carter
Aunt Ruth was my great aunt, sister to my Granny Farley (Mary Farley). She was the kindest, gentlest person. Yet, she was also one of the smartest persons I ever knew. I loved her very much. Far more than she probably ever knew. I will miss her every day of my life. Her life and her living were a great example to me. Her children were my favorite cousins and people I loved dearly. They were also some of the most kind and gentlest people I knew. My heart is with them right now. Love, A. Claire Farley
Claire Farley
I had the pleasure of knowing Ruth during my eight years working at Holmes Middle School. She was a loving and special person. My special wishes are sent to the family.
Leola Meador
Mary Frances and Eugene..............never know what to say in times such as these..................Just know that we love you all very much and am certain that Nash will benefit from Ruth's love as it flows through Mary Frances on to him. Barb and Don
Barbara L. Bryant Spencer
My sympathy goes out to all of you at the loss of your precious Mother. She was my favorite teacher, and the lessons she taught me are instilled in my heart forever.
Ann Slaydon
I am so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. Not only did I have her for a teacher, but I was also able to work with her at Holmes Junior High as a teacher. She was a dear lady. She will always be remembered by my son, George, who cherished a baby blanket Ruth made for him when he died. Our prayers are with your family. Annie Joe Ivie Ragsdale
Annie Joe Ivie Ragsdale
I meant to say that George got the blanket when he was born not when he died. Please accept our condolences. Annie Joe Ragsdale
Annie Joe Ivie Ragsdale
How sad I was to hear of Ruth's passing. She was such a lovely, gracious and kind woman. I had the honor of working with her for many yers at Holmes Middle School. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Melissa Whitten
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