of Earle, AR
September 6, 1930 - December 9, 2023
Lela Porter, 93, of Earle, AR passed away on December 9, 2023 at home. She was born on September 6, 1930 in Earle, AR to parents, William Curtis Dillard and Mary Lee Crenshaw Dillard.
Lela was a member of the Marion Church of God. She worked at West Memphis School System for 28 years and at Uncle Johns for 15+ years. Lela loved to eat at Cracker Barrel. She also enjoyed spending her time watching TV.
Lela Porter was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, James Robert Porter; her parents; siblings, Randall Pardy, Marlene Whitten, Dustin Pardy; sister, Loreene Pollard and brother, Loyd Curtis Dillard and grandson, Camron Arredondo.
Lela is survived by her son, Michael James Porter (Nanett); 3 daughters, Patsy Whitten (Bobby), Sharon Rogers (Allen) and Rhonda Tucker (Brian); caregiver and grandchild, Ashley Tucker and 8 more grandchildren; 17 Great Grandchildren; 12 Great-Great Grandchildren; brother William C. Dillard, Jr. and sisters Minnie Pennington and Mary Ann Collier.
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5 Condolence(s)
Nannette & OD Baker
Thursday, March 7, 2024
You were a prime example of what a “Christian” is! I loved you very much and was forever telling Pat that you were so cute! We will definitely see you soon in Heaven! All the signs are here! Nothing else needs to happen before Jesus comes for His children!
Looking forward to that day!
Sharon Rogers
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Mommy I love you so much.when your heart stop my heart broke.i see you again one day.say high to Randall and Dustin and Marlene and dad.love and miss you so much.
Kim Stephens
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Rhonda and Family,
Prayers for you all during this time. Losing a loved one is always so hard. May God provide peace, comfort, and love during this time.
Inez Fowler
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Rest in peace sweet lady . Lela and Lorene use to come by my moms and visit. We loved seeing them and listing to their stories . Great ladies . God bless you all.
Floyd & Sandra Rogers
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Dear Sharon and family,
May the fond and loving memories of your loved one help ease the pain and sadness.