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1957
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2011
Barbara Porter Obituary
Barbara Ann Porter, 54, died Thursday, May 26, 2011 in Tallahassee, Florida. Funeral services will be 11 AM EDT, Sat., June 4 at Greater Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Southside Cemetery in Tallahassee. The family will receive friends Fri., June 3 at Strong & Jones Chapel from 7 to 8 PM. She was a lifetime resident of Tallahassee and a member of Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish her memories, one son, Austin Porter V; two daughters, Verenzo "Kay Kay" Cheeseborough (Harold) and Kimberly "Connie" Porter; seven brothers, Samuel Thomas Williams (Annie), Frank Williams, Jr. (Leola), James Morris Williams (Ann), Jerry Lee Williams, George Langford Williams (Carolyn), Larry Williams and Harry Williams; one sister, Kimberly Marie Taylor (Calvin); five grandchildren, Jeffrey, Trevion, and Janiya Cheeseborough, Jazmyne Madison and Lakalia Porter and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Annie Ruth and Frank Williams; her husband, Austin Porter IV; and four brothers, Eddie, Robert Tyrone and Lorenzo Williams.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Porter
Kimberly Porter
May 8, 2025
It's mother's day weekend and I'm missing you momma sooooooooo much I love you continue to rest in paradise till we meet again I love you
Olivia Jefferson-Skinner
June 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jan Peterson
June 3, 2011
My God bless you and your family we will keep you and your family in pray
Jan Peterson and Family
Sherice Williams
June 3, 2011
Miss you Autie!
Chad Bennett
June 3, 2011
On behalf of T.U.C. I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family that has become my family over the years. Kay, Connie, and Austin know that we are here for you if you need us. And know that you all are in our prayers.
Gwendolyn P. Scott
June 3, 2011
Kay the Scott Family would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you. There is PEACE that will surpass all understanding. We love you and will continue to pray for strength
Hightower & Tiffany Hall
June 2, 2011
Kay & family we are praying for you as you all heal in your loss!! May God cotinue to bless each of you!
gilda baker
June 2, 2011
May god be with the family and my prayers are with
Calvenia White
June 2, 2011
Our Thoughts are of you,Our Prayers are for you and our Hearts are with you.
With Deepest Sympathy
Calvenia,Ricci,Derrion White & Family
Tifany Hill
June 2, 2011
May you rest in peace Auntie. My prayers are with you cousins. Much love.
linda and harry williams
June 2, 2011
your smile will be miss
Adrienne Williams
June 2, 2011
Gone but never forgotten, Auntie I Love You and Will Miss You Always. Your Niece Adrienne(Chelle)
Shelondia Simmons-Tribue
June 2, 2011
With deepest sympathy. Continue to look the hills where all your help will come from. Your family will remain forever in my prayers.
ELDER JOE AND ELLA COLSON AND FAMILY
June 2, 2011
PRAYER ARE WITH YOU'LL!
Sabrina Britt-Hightower
June 2, 2011
To the Porter & Williams Family our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sabrina & Family
Thelma Long
June 2, 2011
Kay you are in my prayers, my sympathy for you and your family.
linda williams
June 2, 2011
To the family Barbara will be miss.she was the best sisterlaw there was. Love You Barbara. Linda Williams and Family
Kay Cheeseborough
June 2, 2011
I love you Mommie! Words can not express how much I miss you already...
Kay Cheeseborough
June 2, 2011
I miss you so much already Mommie.
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