Mildred Porter

Mildred Porter, 84, of Poplar Bluff died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2009 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Porter was born April 9, 1925 in Jacksonville, Fla. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dexter, and had retired from Burch Vending Co. Mrs. Porter enjoyed caring for her family, flower gardening, quilting and making arts and crafts.

On April 18, 1942 she married Owen E. ""Gene"" Porter in Piggott, Ark. He survives.

In addition to her husband of 67 years, Mrs. Porter is also survived by two sons, Bill Porter and wife Wanda of Greenville and Bob Porter and wife Carol of Poplar Bluff; five grandchildren: Tracie Porter, Scott Porter, Ron Porter, Darrell Porter and Rebecca Hodgkiss; 11 great-grandchildren; 6 step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Joe Abney and wife Joyce of Poplar Bluff; and her favorite pet dog, Molly.

Mrs. Porter was preceded in death by her parents LeRoy and Stella (Moore) Abney.

Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff. A graveside service and burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Dexter Memorial Cemetery.