- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Life of Mrs. Lucile Porter, 1947-2012, Service, Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 1:00 P.M., Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 Second Ave, Decatur, Georgia, Elder Windell L. Smith, Eulogist, Romans 12:12
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2012-06-26
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Decatur--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Decatur, 33.77483, -84.29631
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Lucile Porter. Birth date: May 24, 1922. Death date: November 28, 2002. Funeral date: December 4, 2002. Church: Baptist Hill Missionary Baptist Church (Brewton, Ala.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_porterlucile20120626
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_porterlucile20120626
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Flower Bearers
Friends
Casket Bearers
Friends
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to:
Donald Trimble Mortuary 1876 Second Avenue Decatur, GA 30032 Phone: 404.371.0772 Fax: 404.370.1994
"Service By Professionals"
Tfie Order of:J{omegoing Cefe6ration
~~~~~~:ional} .....................................................Musician
Selection The Scripture Lessons
Old Testament & New Testament Readings ....................... Minister The Prayer of Comfort .. .. .. ...... .... .. .......... ................ ... ... .. ... Minister Resolution & Remarks ..... .. ..... .. .... .... . Family, Friends & Ministers Selection Eulogy ................................... ........ ............. Elder Windell L. Smith
Hopewell Baptist Church, Dalton, GA Presentation .... .. ... .. .. ... .. .... .. ............. .. ..... The Donald Trimble Staff Recessional} ..................... .... .............................Musician Postlude
Internment Resthaven Cemetery
2284 Candler Road Decatur, GA
Acknowledgement
At a time like this, it means so much to have loving friends andfamily. We are truly grateful for all the expressions ofsympathy. Whether it was a visit you made, a telephone call, a prayer to strengthen us, floral tributes, cards, or a message ofcomfort. We
extend to you our deepest sincere thanks.
"May God bless each of you." r--JThe Family ofthe late Mrs. Lucile Porterr--J
Loving Reflections
of
Mrs. Lucile Porter
God's Promises January 18, 1941
God's Peace June 17, 2012
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the L ord, thoughts ofp eace, and not evil, to give you an expected end. " Jerem iah 29:11
Time to be born: Lucile Porter was born to the late, Mr. Ernest Smith and Mrs. Ina Kate Maddox Smith. on January 18, 1941 in Athens, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Mrs . Ida Mae Peppers and Mrs. Ida Kate Davis; five brothers, Misters Ernest Smith Jr. , Charlie Smith, Ernest Smith III, Bobby Smith, and Willie Earl Smith. She and her siblings shared a special bond.
Time of Education: Lucile graduated from Athens & Industrial High School in 1960. During her youth, she confessed her faith in Jesus Christ.
Time of Marriage: Lucile was united in the bond of Holy Matrimony to Mr. Arthur Porter November 20, 1971. She was a loving, supportive, and caring wife, grandmother and mother.
Time to Work: For many years, Lucile was a devoted employee at Prager Brush. She had a special love for children, after retiring she kept children in her home for over 25 years.
Time to Give of One' s Self: She was a devoted member of Bible Way COGIC until medically unable to attend. Lucile was known for her big smile with which she greeted everyone. She had a compassionate huge heart and gave of herself unselfishly. Lucile loved working in her garden, watching soap opera, taking care of her flowers and doing cross word puzzles. Lucile was wonderful in every way to her family and friends. Her presence, special qualities, and life contributions to everyone will be missed but never
forgotten.
Time of Transition: "When Peace like a river attendeth my way... .It is well, it is well with my soul." Amen. Lucile moved to her eternal home one Sunday, June 17, 2012 after a short admission at DeKalb Medical Center.
Time to Remember : Those left to rejoice in her unselfish life are her loving family, husband, Mr. Arthur Porter; loving daughter, Ms. Kara Houston, of Decatur; three sons, Misters John Houston, Arthur Porter Jr. , and Etheyele Porter all of Decatur; four grandchildren, Jalisah, Mia, Artie, and Jakari; five sisters, Ms. Marrie Cochran of Los Angeles, CA; Ms. Ethel Harris of Baltimore, MD; Mrs. Hattie (Charles) Skipper of Gettysburg, PA; Ms. Martha Smith of Athens, GA.; Mrs. Lessie Ree Henson of Pittsburg PA. ; brother, Mr. Henry Smith of Amsterdam Holland ; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Janie (Rufus) Harmon, Mrs. Ethel Rine (Ray) Singleton of Decatur, Georgia; brother-in-law Mr. Samuel Porter all of Decatur, Georgia; very dear friends Mr. John (Emma) Gray and Ms. Helen Manuel, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.