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.
We miss her dearly but know she is at peace in the bosom of Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Prayers for the family. I remember Genelle as a gentle, quiet Christian lady. Her husband, Walter, and my Van taught together at Harding when we first returned from Kenya in 1976. Jean Tate
I have fond memories of this sweet woman. She always prepared a wonderful coffee cake for me and Genette when I stayed the night with her. My thoughts are with Harold and his family. May God comfort you all. - Jill Tate Wood
Prayers for her family .
Genelle was a wonderul Christian woman. Genelle's benevolent labors reminded me of a modern-day Dorcas (Acts 9:36). Her gentle and amiable demeanor made her a delight to be around. May God bless Hal and his family during this time of passing.