R. Elaine Porter

R. Elaine Porter obituary, White Hall, AR

R. Elaine Porter

R. Elaine Porter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory on Dec. 10, 2025.
R. Elaine Porter, age 77, of White Hall, Arkansas passed away on December 5, 2025. She was born on September 26, 1948 to Richard and Lula Mae Hayward.

Elaine is preceded in death by her parents, brother David Hayward, and husband Thomas D. Porter.

She is survived by her children Dana Porter Neal (Randy), Donald Barnes, and Angela Barnes (John Cagle); grandchildren Benjimen Neal, Jayce Neal, Aaron Neal, Nathaniel Neal, and Chase Cagle; 8 great-grandchildren; one sister Linda Mays; along with a host of extended family and friends.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

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