1909
Lizzie
2010
Lizzie Durham Porter
January 6, 1909 — January 17, 2010
Lizzie D. Porter
- Central, SC
Lizzie Durham Porter, 101, of 213 Aiken Street and widow of William Earl Porter, died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at her residence.
Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Roe Darlin and Rebecca Collins Durham and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Porter was a retired employee with Harvey's Love and Care and was a housewife. She was a member of Praters Creek Baptist Church for 90 years and held the distinction of being the oldest as well as the longest continuous member of the church and was a member of the Seniors at Heart.
Surviving are two sons, Troy Porter and wife, Sara of Central and Leland Porter and wife, Virginia of Easley; two daughters, Allene P. Surrett and Reubenia P. Smith and husband, Charles W. both of Easley; four grandchildren, Lesley (Tammie) Porter, Lucretia (Greg) Myers, Brad (Lisa) Smith and Glenn Hughes; five great-granchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine Hughes Roberts; son-in-law, James L. Surrett; 5 brothers; and 4 sisters.
Funeral services will be 2 PM, Tuesday in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home with Revs. Jason Moss and Charles Porter officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens.
Visitation will be from 12 (noon) till 1:45 PM, Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family is at the home.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to her care giver, Sheila Hines and to Hospice of the Upstate employees.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 or to Praters Creek Baptist Church 621 Praters Creek Road, Pickens, SC 29671.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at the funeral home.
- Central, SC
Lizzie Durham Porter, 101, of 213 Aiken Street and widow of William Earl Porter, died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at her residence.
Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Roe Darlin and Rebecca Collins Durham and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Porter was a retired employee with Harvey's Love and Care and was a housewife. She was a member of Praters Creek Baptist Church for 90 years and held the distinction of being the oldest as well as the longest continuous member of the church and was a member of the Seniors at Heart.
Surviving are two sons, Troy Porter and wife, Sara of Central and Leland Porter and wife, Virginia of Easley; two daughters, Allene P. Surrett and Reubenia P. Smith and husband, Charles W. both of Easley; four grandchildren, Lesley (Tammie) Porter, Lucretia (Greg) Myers, Brad (Lisa) Smith and Glenn Hughes; five great-granchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine Hughes Roberts; son-in-law, James L. Surrett; 5 brothers; and 4 sisters.
Funeral services will be 2 PM, Tuesday in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home with Revs. Jason Moss and Charles Porter officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens.
Visitation will be from 12 (noon) till 1:45 PM, Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family is at the home.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to her care giver, Sheila Hines and to Hospice of the Upstate employees.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 or to Praters Creek Baptist Church 621 Praters Creek Road, Pickens, SC 29671.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at the funeral home.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Lizzie Durham Porter, please visit our flower store.
Guestbook
Visits: 1
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors