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Barbara Porter Obituary
She was the daughter of the late Virginia Greene and Obadiah Robbins.
She is predeceased by her husband Alvin Odell Porter Sr.; and survived by her son and two daughters, Alvin Odell "Sonny" Porter Jr. of Dinwiddie, Barbara Caroline "Bunny" Porter of Hopewell, Betsey Anna and husband, William A. Brown, of Richmond; and granddaughters, Whitney and husband, Mark Watson, of Richmond, Kelsey Porter, Gillian Brown and Camryn Brown.
An avid supporter of both First Baptist Church of Hopewell and the 700 Club, she enjoyed being a part of the church family, and was crazy about her granddaughters and little dog "Mo." She was also a member of the Hopewell High School graduating class of 1953 where she retained the friendship of many of her class and schoolmates.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at First Baptist Church in Hopewell. Friends and family will be available one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to the First Baptist Church of Hopewell and the American Heart Association. Very special thanks from the family to Heidi Styles for her love, care and friendship over the past months.
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Ken Bell
October 10, 2008
We love and miss you very much.
Richmond West Employees
October 8, 2008
Please know that even though we are not there with you, you are all in our hearts, minds, and prayers.
C&F Mortgage Corporation
October 8, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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