of Suwanee, GA

February 17, 1940 - February 2, 2022

Cora Genelle Porter passed away on February 2nd, 2022 at the age of 81. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend. She was born to Arthur and Imogene Hager on February 17, 1940. After graduating from Lipscomb College she began teaching at David Lipscomb Elementary School in Nashville, TN where she met her husband, Dr. Walter Lee Porter. Together they had two children, Harold and Genette.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee and her daughter Genette Porter. Left to cherish her memory is her son Harold ''Hal'' and wife Misun Porter along with their children, Sarah and Jonathon Porter.

Genelle went on to earn her Master's in education from Harding University and taught at Searcy's Southwest Middle Schools for 16 years before retiring in 2000. She enjoyed sewing and worked tirelessly to provide aide and support to children in need in Africa by making clothes and ''Ouchie Baby'' dolls for underprivileged children. The children would receive and hold Ouchie Baby dolls while lifesaving vaccines were being administered. She was an active member in the church teaching ladies and children's classes and helping with various ladies' programs.

Visitation is scheduled for between 6:00 and 8:00pm on Friday February 11th in the chapel at Roller Daniel Funeral Home located at 411 East Race Street in Searcy, Arkansas. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 12th at 11:00am at Roller Daniel Funeral Home.

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