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Delfreda Porter Obituary

Porter Delfreda L. Porter, 57, born June 16, 1957 in Columbus, OH, passed away June 17, 2014. A 1975 graduate of Linden-McKinley High School, she attended Medical Assisting School and took pre-med classes at Columbus State. Worked 31 years as a Phlebotomist at Riverside-Doctors Hospital North. While currently an active member of Traveler's Rest, at age 12, Delfreda began teaching Sunday School at Lee Avenue UMC, and later served as church secretary, treasurer, usher, choir director, and program chairman. She served as a C.O.G.I.C. Missionary, Evangelist, District and Sunday School Superintendent, a TRBC Evangelist, and sang with the Columbus Vocal Union, Columbus Vocal Shape Note Singers, New Hope Community Choir, Resurrection Mass Choir, Keith Dobbins and Rev. Mel Griffin's Choirs. Preceded in death by parents David and Louise Porter, grandparents Ezra and Hattie Bosley, and sister Donna Mae Rogers. Survived by siblings, Rosalind and David; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life 12 noon, Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Traveler's Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1533 Cleveland Ave, where her family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the start of service. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. To sign Delfreda's online memory book, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 20 to Jun. 22, 2014.

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alice smith (HOGAN)

June 29, 2014

Prayers to the family I worked with Delfreda at doctors hospital she was a joy to be around and work with. Heaven has gained a wonderful angel may she rest in peace

Malone

June 26, 2014

Here my message, I remember you but I missed the service info, just go it today but late. If you read this Dave, I hope you understand, I seen you few days before the news and I wish you peace.

Diane Thomas

June 25, 2014

To the family of Delfreda Porter, Heaven has received another Angel. My prayers are with you all. She is at total peace right now. I'll always remember that beautiful smile & her eyes sparkling as she talked about the goodness of the Lord. We met @ Doctors Hospital. R.I.P. Delfreda. See you again one day my friend. Di Thomas

Angela Gammons.

June 24, 2014

God has another angel coming to join him. R.I.P. Delfreda Porter we will miss you dearly.

June 24, 2014

May God
grant the family peace, to know that to be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord.

William(DoeBoy) Roberts

June 24, 2014

Ros & Brother you know my heart goes out to the both of you. 20th Ave memories keeps her spirit alive. Prayers & blessings to you both...

Willette Thomas Crawford

June 24, 2014

To David and Rosalind: May the Lord Bless you and keep you during this difficult time. You are in our prayers!

Harriet Sims (Cret's friend)

June 24, 2014

My sympathy to the family during this time. Just know that God makes no mistakes, and He called "home" another of his finest. Be blesssed in his name.

Rick McKinney

June 24, 2014

My heart and prayers go out to the Porter family.

Ricky & Taisha Caslin Sr

June 24, 2014

Today is the day we bury your body...but your soul has gone to heaven...and our memories will keep you alive forever in our mind and hearts!

Pastor LaMarr Scales & Family

June 24, 2014

Sending our prayers for the family.

Cynthia Austin

June 23, 2014

Sending my prayers to the Porter family. I worked with Delfreda at Doctors North. She was such a beautiful spirit. I will miss her beautiful smile.

Cynthia Austin

June 23, 2014

My prayers are for the Porter family. I met Delfreda at Doctors North. She was such a sweet spirit. She had such a beautiful smile. Delfreda, you will be missed.

June 23, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy to family. May her soul rest in peace.
Kojo Dankwa.

Brown Family

June 23, 2014

Porter Family, you are in my prayers!!

Charles and Doris Johnson

June 23, 2014

Extending our heartfelt sympathy to the Porter family during this time.

WILLIE AND IDA CURENTON

June 23, 2014

HOWEVER LONG OUR LIVES MAY LAST,WHATEVER LANDS WE VIEW, WHAT EVER JOY OR GRIEF BE OURS , WE WILL ALWAYS THINK OF YOU TIMES TAKES AWAY THE EDGE OF GRIEF BUT MEMORIES TURN BACK EVERY LEAF.FRIEND ARE FRIEND IF THEY ARE TRUE I LOST MY BEST FRIEND WHEN I LOST YOU YOU WILL BE SADLY MISS I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU FROM MOTHER CURENTON

June 22, 2014

We all will miss you Freda. Condolences to the Porter Family. Your Neighbors at Eastway Village.

Jackie Stewart

June 22, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family of sis. Delfreda, she would always make me laugh at shape note rehersal saying why are you saying SO, when its a DO? and I would say because i cant see. She will surely be missed. Family just know that GOD does not make any mistakes, she is now singing in that great Hevenly choir. So sorrow for your loss, trust GOD, HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.

Connie Jackson

June 22, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Demetrice Cross-Battle

June 22, 2014

To the Porter Family: So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Freda was our neighbor. A very sweet, kind, Christ like and loving person. May God comfort you and give you peace during this time of bereavement.

The Peaks Family

June 22, 2014

I was sorry to read of Delfreda's passing. We worked together so long ago at Doctors Hospital as phlebotomists. I remember her sincere smile. One prayerful person! May her soul rest now in peace.
Jean Mathews-Mitchell,RN MSN MLT(ASCP)

Margee Dalton

June 21, 2014

Delfreda and I worked together at Doctors North in the lab for many years. I was her supervisor, but I enjoyed time away from work with her. I'll never forget our discussions about her perfume, which I was allergic to, and then she had a bad reaction to a perfume at work, and she said " Margee, I finally understand what you've experienced all these years". We laughed about it later. I really loved Delfreda, because she marched to a different drummer. Even though she was having health problems, she came to my retirement party. I was so glad to see her. Delfreda, I'll be there to see you as you go home. Someone picked a beautiful picture of you...always loved those long eyelashes and those beautiful eyes. I'll miss you!

Donna & Staff Wilkins lab/Grant Hospital

June 21, 2014

The laboratory staff of the Wilkins building/Grant Hospital extends its deepest sympathies of the passing of our co-worker Delfreda Porter. Just know that we also share your grief at this time of sorrow.

Donna & Staff Wilkins lab/Grant Hospital

June 21, 2014

The laboratory staff of the Wilkins building/Grant Hospital extends its deepest sympathies of the passing of our co-worker Delfreda Porter. Just know that we also share your grief at this time of sorrow.

Williams

June 21, 2014

My sincere condolences to your family. May our heavenly father comfort your family during this difficult time. Matthew 11:28-30

Donna Brewer~ Farrow

June 21, 2014

I Wil miss you, my Dear friend, you fought a good fight now you get your reward in Heaven .The heavenly choir gets a new member and you can pray those powerful prayers in the mighty kindom.(tears).friends till thee end.

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