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Obituary of Mary Helen Johnson Porter
MARY HELEN JOHNSON PORTER
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - April 9, 2001
Mary Helen J. Porter
NEWSOMS - Mary Helen Johnson Porter, 84, a lifelong resident of Newsoms , died April 7, 2001.
She was born in Southampton County, a daughter of the late Samuel Hugh and Nannie Carter Johnson, and was the widow of Harvey J. Porter Sr. She was a 1937 graduate of Boykins High School. An accomplished cook, homemaker and seamstress, she dedicated her life to caring for other people. Mary Helen, ``Grandma'' to all who knew her, was a member of Newsoms Baptist Church where she was a nursery teacher for more than 20 years, a member of the Golden Age Club and the Kate Story Circle. She was an avid gardener.
Survivors include a daughter, Patsy P. Fowler and her husband Bill of Newsoms ; five sons, Harvey J. Porter Jr. and his wife Carolyn of Newsoms , Kenny Porter and his wife Faye of Courtland, Donnie Porter and his wife Linda of Newsoms , Barry Porter and his wife Kay of Clifton, Va. and Danny Porter and his wife Ann of Franklin; a sister, Nell Ferguson of Franklin; 10 grandchildren, Sheri Dodson, Harvey J. Porter III, Christy Brown, Brian Porter, Amy Vick, Kevin Porter, Dee Dee Magette, Anna Porter, Tara Fowler and Donnie Porter II; and six great-grandchildren, Kimberly and Lee Dodson, Jacob and Joshua Porter, Jordan Brown and Taylor Porter.
A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Newsoms Baptist Church with the Rev. Curtis Faison officiating. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery , Newsoms . The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggest that memorials be made to Newsoms Baptist Church, P.O. Box 312, Newsoms , VA 23874.
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B6
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Mary Helen Johnson Porter, 84, lifelong Newsoms resident and devoted homemaker, died 7 April 2001 in Newsoms, Virginia. She was remembered for her church service, garden, and love for family.
A funeral was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday 10 April 2001 at Newsoms Baptist Church in Newsoms, Virginia, with the Rev. Curtis Faison officiating, followed by burial in Hollywood Cemetery in Newsoms.
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MARY HELEN JOHNSON PORTER
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - April 9, 2001
Mary Helen J. Porter
NEWSOMS - Mary Helen Johnson Porter, 84, a lifelong resident of Newsoms, died April 7, 2001.
She was born in Southampton County, a daughter of the late Samuel Hugh and Nannie Carter Johnson, and was the widow of Harvey J. Porter Sr. She was a 1937 graduate of Boykins High School. An accomplished cook, homemaker and seamstress, she dedicated her life to caring for other people. Mary Helen, "Grandma" to all who knew her, was a member of Newsoms Baptist Church where she was a nursery teacher for more than 20 years, a member of the Golden Age Club and the Kate Story Circle. She was an avid gardener.
Survivors include a daughter, Patsy P. Fowler and her husband Bill of Newsoms; five sons, Harvey J. Porter Jr. and his wife Carolyn of Newsoms, Kenny Porter and his wife Faye of Courtland, Donnie Porter and his wife Linda of Newsoms, Barry Porter and his wife Kay of Clifton, Va., and Danny Porter and his wife Ann of Franklin; a sister, Nell Ferguson of Franklin; 10 grandchildren, Sheri Dodson, Harvey J. Porter III, Christy Brown, Brian Porter, Amy Vick, Kevin Porter, Dee Dee Magette, Anna Porter, Tara Fowler and Donnie Porter II; and six great-grandchildren, Kimberly and Lee Dodson, Jacob and Joshua Porter, Jordan Brown and Taylor Porter.
A funeral was conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Newsoms Baptist Church with the Rev. Curtis Faison officiating. Burial followed in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms. The family received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggested that memorials be made to Newsoms Baptist Church, P.O. Box 312, Newsoms, VA 23874.
––– Vital Statistics –––
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| Name | Mary Helen Johnson Porter |
| Age | 84 |
| Birth | 1916 (estimated); Southampton County, Virginia |
| Death | 7 April 2001; Newsoms, Virginia |
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––– Table of Relationships –––
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| Name | Relationship | Residence |
|---------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------------|
| Mary Helen Johnson Porter | Decedent | Newsoms, Virginia |
| Harvey J. Porter Sr. | Husband (predeceased) | [Residence not stated] |
| Samuel Hugh Johnson | Father (predeceased) | [Residence not stated] |
| Nannie Carter Johnson | Mother (predeceased) | [Residence not stated] |
| Patsy P. Fowler | Daughter | Newsoms, Virginia |
| Bill Fowler | Son-in-law (husband of Patsy) | Newsoms, Virginia |
| Harvey J. Porter Jr. | Son | Newsoms, Virginia |
| Carolyn Porter | Daughter-in-law (wife of Harvey Jr.) | Newsoms, Virginia |
| Kenny Porter | Son | Courtland, Virginia |
| Faye Porter | Daughter-in-law (wife of Kenny) | Courtland, Virginia |
| Donnie Porter | Son | Newsoms, Virginia |
| Linda Porter | Daughter-in-law (wife of Donnie) | Newsoms, Virginia |
| Barry Porter | Son | Clifton, Virginia |
| Kay Porter | Daughter-in-law (wife of Barry) | Clifton, Virginia |
| Danny Porter | Son | Franklin, Virginia |
| Ann Porter | Daughter-in-law (wife of Danny) | Franklin, Virginia |
| Nell Ferguson | Sister | Franklin, Virginia |
| Sheri Dodson | Grandchild | [Residence not stated] |
| Harvey J. Porter III | Grandchild | [Residence not stated] |
| Christy Brown | Grandchild | [Residence not stated] |
| Brian Porter | Grandchild | [Residence not stated] |
| Amy Vick | Grandchild | [Residence not stated] |
| Kevin Porter | Grandchild | [Residence not stated] |
| Dee Dee Magette | Grandchild | [Residence not stated] |
| Anna Porter | Grandchild | [Residence not stated] |
| Tara Fowler | Grandchild | [Residence not stated] |
| Donnie Porter II | Grandchild | [Residence not stated] |
| Kimberly Dodson | Great-grandchild | [Residence not stated] |
| Lee Dodson | Great-grandchild | [Residence not stated] |
| Jacob Porter | Great-grandchild | [Residence not stated] |
| Joshua Porter | Great-grandchild | [Residence not stated] |
| Jordan Brown | Great-grandchild | [Residence not stated] |
| Taylor Porter | Great-grandchild | [Residence not stated] |
| Rev. Curtis Faison | Funeral officiant | [Residence not stated] |
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––– Publication Details –––
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| Field | Value |
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| Location | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Name | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date | 9 April 2001 |
| Edition | FINAL |
| Section | LOCAL |
| Page | B6 |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––
• Lifelong resident of Newsoms, Virginia
• 1937 graduate of Boykins High School
• Homemaker, accomplished cook and seamstress
• Member of Newsoms Baptist Church
• Taught in the church nursery for more than 20 years
• Member of the Golden Age Club
• Member of the Kate Story Circle
• Avid gardener
• Also known as "Grandma"
• Birth name was Mary Helen Johnson
[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/75388812/mary-helen-porter
www.findagrave.com/memorial/75161828/harvey_j-porter
]
[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]
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