Obituary For Beatrice W. Porter

Thrash and Sons Funeral Home respectfully announce the passing of Mrs. Beatrice W. Porter, age 87, of 637 West Main Street, Hogansville, Georgia on Saturday, September 22, 2018.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 1:00 PM at St. Mary United Methodist Church, 100 Pine Street in Hogansville.

Pastor Elaine Gilbert will officiate and Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Public viewing Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

The Family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Mrs. Beatrice W. Porter was born October 22, 1930 to the late Paul and Mattie Gates Williams in Meriwether County, Georgia. She departed this earthly realm and entered into eternal rest on September 22, 2018 at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange Georgia.

Beatrice Attended West End High School in Hogansville, Georgia and she joined St. Mary United Methodist Church at an early age where she worked very faithfully in various organizations including: Sunday school; Voices of St. Mary Choir; United Methodist Women, and Communion Stewards. She dearly loved her church and gave her untiring service to wherever she was needed. She was also a member of the Reunion Club No. 23 of Hogansville, Georgia.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, foster grandmother and she enjoyed singing, shopping, traveling and spending time with family.

She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Mr. Roy Porter, Jr. and to this union eight children were born. In addition to her parents and her husband Roy, she was preceded in death by her sisters: Lurlene Grier, Ruth Williams, Mary Hall, Pearl Williams; one brother, Henry Williams; two sons, Ray Charles and James Porter; three brothers-in-law, Garfield Porter, Alvin Porter and Eugene Porter; two sisters-in-law, Carrie Ruggs and Bethina Porter; two brothers-in-law, Roosevelt Ruggs and Eddie Hardaway.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories four daughters, Constance (Cardell) Robinson, Stone Mountain, GA, Marilyn (Kenny) Keyton, Hogansville, GA, Vickie (Archie) Smith, LaGrange, GA and Brenda (Doug) Pritchett, Decatur, GA; two sons, a dedicated caregiver Stanley (Fay) Porter of Hogansville, GA and Bruce Porter of Decatur, GA; one sister, Ms. Essie Strozier of Atlanta, Georgia; three brothers-in-law, Calvin (Mary) Porter of Falls Church, VA, Leon (Lola) Porter of Fayetteville, GA and Donald Porter of Oakridge, TN; three sisters-in-law, Jessie Mae Hardaway of Oak Ridge, TN, and Elmira Davenport of Knoxville, TN, daughter-in-law, JoAnn Porter of Orlando, FL, thirteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; The St. Mary Church Family and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and community friends.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Thrash and Sons Funeral Home.

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Guest Book

A very special lady indeed......A mother of the church, Sunday school teacher, Senior choir and great mother of my classmates Constance and Ray Charles..Mrs Be e Was one sweet lady and lover of God!

- Morris. Phillips

I was just informed that Aunt Bea's had passed and her funeral was today. The Lord will provide comfort to the immediate family. I know that she had suffered for many years and she is at peace now. No more pain and more doctor's appointment. Be blessed my family and God will see you all through!

- Calvin Williams

Sorry to hear about your Mom,She is resting in the hand of Jesus.

- joyce Parks

I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. May you take comfort in Christs heartwarming promise of the resurrection, John 5:28,29- KIKI

- Kiki

Your mom was one of the warmest and most caring people I have had the pleasure of knowing. She always welcomed me with open arms and a beautiful smile (and don't forget about a hot meal with the sweetest tea), which made me feel like I was at Home. May God keep you all in his embrace at this difficult time. Love you all. Thresa Burge Gay

- Thresa Gay

To Brenda, Connnie and all family members, Prayers and Condolences from me and my family. May the grace of God give you all strength during this time of sorrow. - Angela Reid

- Angela Dowdy-Reid

No words can express just how blessed I am to have known and been loved by such a great woman. Mrs. Bea was a loving God fearing woman who always greeted everyone with a smile. She taught me the love of gospel singing the love of song. She inspired me to be better than who I am. I can say for sure she is in a better place. Heaven was her goal and she achieved that. To my Big Sis Brenda... Vickie, Constance , Marilyn , Stanley and Bruce The world has no sorry that heaven can not heal. I owe it to Mrs Bea to live my best life and I will do that always caring her sweet voice in my ear ... “ I once was lost in sin but Jesus took me in... Mrs Bea is having a little talk with Jesus. Love you bigg ♥️♥️

- Kellie Jenkins Willard

Vickie I am so sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family are in our prayers. If there is anything that I can do to help, please let me know. God Bless.

- Wanda Funderburk

Sending warm thoughts and condolences to the family. "Draw close to God and he will draw close to you" (James 4:8).

- the colliers

Sympathy and Love to the family of Beatrice Porter during their bereavement. May the immediate family and friends find peace and comfort knowing that Aunt Bea is heaven with the Lord. Prayerful yours, The nieces and nephews of Beatrice Porter. We shall never forget you! Shelby and the Hall Family.Lithonia GA

- Shelby Hall