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Margaret Dunn Porter

1951 - 2016

Margaret Dunn Porter obituary, 1951-2016

BORN

1951

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Brookside Funeral Home

3360 Brookside Dr.

Millbrook, Alabama

Margaret Porter Obituary

Margaret (Peggy) Dunn Porter, 65, of Millbrook, Ala., formerly of Midland, passed away at her residence, Nov. 18, 2016. Peggy was a hard-working, crafty and tender-hearted person who always gave to others. She worked in the Midland Public school system for many years and retired from there. She also worked for BCAM. Peggy was born Feb. 25, 1951 to D. Duane Dunn and Margarette A. Fuller in Lansing.

She is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Dan) McKervey; son, Bradley (Katie) Porter; three sisters, Dianna (Norman) Stuck, Judith (Lyle) Welch, Sue Terrill; and three beautiful granddaughters, Jordan, Morgan and Ellie. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Gregory Porter. Brookside Funeral Home is directing. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Midland.

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Published by Midland Daily News from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2016.

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Maria Emmert Kennedy

December 1, 2016

We were so sorry to hear of Peggy's passing. I have wonderful memories of our "talent shows" at the Peter-Dunn reunion and of playing together when we were little. May you rest in peace Peggy and may your family find comfort in their memories of you and in the Lord.

The Emmert family

November 28, 2016

Missy and BJ, wow I remember you Mom as such a caring person, and I'm sorry for you. May God give you the blessing of peace and the hope of the resurrection. Pr. Havel

Ila - Dr Hanna's office

November 24, 2016

Sorry to hear of your Mom's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you Missy and BJ.

mike & linda stein

November 23, 2016

Missy and BJ
So sorry to hear of your mothers death. The death of a parent is always difficult. She was a fine woman and we have known you and her for a long, long time. In your sorrow, we are sure you will remember all the good things about "Peggy"!

November 23, 2016

Missy and B.J. -
Please accept our condolences at the passing of your mom. Peggy was truly a special person - smart, creative and loving. I have only good memories of this remarkable woman. Praying that you will find peace and healing at this loss. Pat and Dave Naessens

November 22, 2016

We are sorry to hear that your mom passed away. She was a very special person and always thought of others. She will be missed.
Best regards,
Bob and Dennie Walters
Midland , MI

Cindy Ruiter

November 22, 2016

Melissa so sorry to hear this news, she was a special person, always so giving. My heart goes out to you and BJ. I am sure God has taken away her pain and holds her in his loving arms. Cindy Ruiter

wynne Dee Downing Winslow

November 22, 2016

So sorry to learn of Peggy's passing. She was a wonderful person and kind to all that she met. May you rest in peace.

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