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Hermenia PORTER Obituary
She graduated from Carver High School in 1957, married Dante Porter in 1957 and became a homemaker. In 1959, she became a devoted Jehovah's Witness. She was a loving and giving mother and friend to many.
She was preceded in death by her first two children, Dante Porter Jr., and Nevonza Porter; parents, James and Calony Davis; and sister, Mary Davis.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Dante Porter; daughters, Belinda Clark (Melvin), Christine Porter, Rose Hamby (Jerry); son, Eric Porter; grandchildren, Torre, Stacey Clark and Sentara Booth (Joseph); great-grandchildren, Cordaro Williams Jr., Alex and Evan Booth; four sisters, Joan Davis, Vanessa Davis (Allan), Bonny Davis (Will), Barbara Overton (Craig); brother, James H. Davis Jr.; and a half-sister, Cerese Perry.
Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 804 41st St., Newport News.
Arrangements are entrusted to the M. E. Fisher Funeral Home, 2117 Madison Ave., Newport News, 757-245-3302. www.mefisherfuneralhome.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hermenia PORTER
January 6, 2010
Dear Rose and family. Sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved mother. May you find peace in Jehovah's love
Wayne and Waymona Porter Smithfield, Virginia
Mary &Priscilla Adkinson
January 4, 2010
Brother Porter,we are so sorry that you lost your wife. we just found out today, and just thinking back mom and i saw you both at the hospital that day,mom{Mary Adkinson}mom cant remember past 5 mins, but she knew who sister porter was, mom eyes got big because she remember her,i know this because thats how she looks at me and smile and then call my name.i will always remember how she made mom smile.
December 25, 2009
Brother Porter and family:
Please accept our condolence in the death of dear Hermenia. I have known all of you most of The time we have been in this area. Our relationship go back to the 50s. We were in the same congregation for many years as you can remember.
We thank our Father Jehovah God for the comfort of knowing we will see our love ones again in his new system.Yet we still view death as the enemy that it is. Since we well know it's origin is with our adversary the Devil. One thing he cannot take away is our bond of love. So please accept the love of, Sisters Martha and Vivicea Higgs and the J, Stephen Belle family, Their three married daughters, The Elliott Chew's{Nicky} The Joey Escoe's{Kenya}and THe Orlando Elloitt, {DeAnna}. We love and cherish our many years of friendship. Always.
Jackie Lee (Edwards)
December 24, 2009
Dear Brother Porter and Family, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of our dear Hermenia. I remember when I first met her that beautiful smile was captivating. I fondly remember her mild manner in dealing with ones at the door in service. We have so many memmories of her. Please know that my love and prayers are with you all. Isa.41:10,13
Leon Greene
December 24, 2009
To The Family of Sis Hermenia Porter:
I am going to truly miss "my second mother". It is so painful that she is no longer here! I am truly devastated that I will no longer hear her encouraging words and see her smiling face of approval. I am at a loss for words. Bro Porter, Eric, Nita, Linda and to the rest of the family, please be assured of Jehovah's comfort and support and my love. I will truly miss her.
December 23, 2009
Vanessa,God will take care of you and your family. Remember the wonderful moments that you had with your sister. Please know that all of you are in my prayers.
Cynthia Calloway Rhone, Hampton, VA
December 23, 2009
Dear Belinda-
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. You and your family are in my heart and prayers at this time.
Sara Dickerson
cathie gatling
December 23, 2009
to rose im so sorry for the loss of aunt hermenia she was one of the sweetest persons that you would ever want to meet. and to the family you have my deepest sympathy ........... love Cathie Gatling New Castle De.
Paulette Carter
December 23, 2009
To the Porter Family: Ms. Porter was truly the sweetest person we have ever known. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Your 12th Street Family
Ms. Rie, Duke, Bubba, and Paulette
Jeanette A. Miller
December 23, 2009
Mr Porter & The Davis family; you have our sincere sympathy in the death of your love one, Hermenia. Hermenia will be remembered from our early childhood, first grade through G.W. Carver HS, Class of 1957, a beautiful friendly young lady. May God Bless.
Stacey Downs
December 23, 2009
OH Rose, We are so sorry to hear about the lose of your mother. our Prays go out to you and your , we love and miss you guys so much and wish we could be there for you.just remember we love you.
Stacey and Janet and the Downs Family
Glynis Mings
December 23, 2009
To Christine Porter and family, so sorry for your loss. I remember your mother's warm smile and kindness as a kid whenever I came over to your house.
Kim Washington-Jackson
December 22, 2009
To the Porter family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mrs. Porter will be deeply missed, we all love her but God (Jehovah) loves her best.
Cheryl Eason Harris & Family
December 22, 2009
Bonny,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your sister. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep the precious memories of your sister near and dear in your heart.
Annette McCullough
December 22, 2009
My Spiritual Family,
I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to all of you. I am going to miss Sister Porter's beautiful smile and her kind & encouraging words. Most of all I am going to miss being at the convention and not have the privilege of seeing Sister Porter there.
May all give comfort and support to you during this time of sadness. Sister Porter was definitely there for my family when we lost our parents.
That wonderful day will come when those protected in God's memory will be resurrected and all the injustices and pain have vanished from our memory. (Isa 65:17)
Until then, continue to draw comfort from God's promises as you worship with your spiritual family.
Bro. Porter and family, thank you for sharing a wonderful lady with so many.
Dorlyne Washington-Brown
December 22, 2009
To The Porter Family, Sorry to hear of the passing of your love one. I remember growing up how Mr. & Mrs. Porter would help with things for my great-great aunt Amanda, she was a charming, caring person. To the family be strong, and you know that you will see her on the other side.
Sylvanus & Rosa Graham
December 22, 2009
"Sister Porter's departure has surely left a void in many hearts,especially ours. Her beautiful smile and uplifting words brought joy and sunshine to the darkest of times. Her work here in this system is done, she can now rest until the coming of the New Kingdom. Our prayers go out to Brother Porter and family in this time of sadness. She may no longer be with us in body,but she shall never fade from our memories,and always be LOVED!!!"
Bob & Yvonne Hunt
December 22, 2009
May the God of all comfort be with the Porter family during this time of grief and into the foreseeable future.
Danny Conyers
December 22, 2009
Minia will surely be missed! She has been my inspiration and spiritual advisor since I first left home. Often she would write while I was in the Navy and share a Divine Word giving encouragement when needed and filling the moments of loneliness.
I need not tell you, Dante, because you know you were given a treasure and for a little while you reaped the benefits, but now she has gone to be with Jehovah and He has wiped away all her tears.
Family, Barbara and I are in prayer for you at this transitional time in your life and look with great anticipation to celebrating with you the life of one who walked with Jehovah and who has departed these mundane shores.
Danny and Barbara
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