- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs, 1960-2022
- Title:
- Funeral program for Mrs. Katie Mae Denson Porter
- Date of Original:
- 1998-10-20
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Claxton--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Claxton--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Claxton--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Claxton--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Claxton--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Claxton--20th century - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Evans County, Claxton, 32.16158, -81.904
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Mrs. Katie Mae Denson Porter. Date of funeral service: October 21, 1998. Location of funeral service: First African Baptist Church, Claxton, Georgia, 1:00 p.m. Birth date: August 7, 1928. Death date: October 14, 1998.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-239
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-239
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Original Collection:
- African American Funeral Programg Collection, Evans County African American Archive Museum, Evans County Community Center (Claxton, Ga.)
- Holding Institution:
- Evans County Community Center (Claxton, Ga.)
- Rights:
-
Homcgntng
for
iMra. IKatk iMac Senaon farter
1928 1998
Wednesday, October 21,1998 -1:00 p.m.
First African Baptist Church
Claxton, GA
Rev. R. A. Lawrence
Eulogist
TrofessionaC Services
IntrustecC to:
Mr. James Jf. Me {son
Owner/Manager
JJaiyers funeraCJJome
125 MortH BroacCStreet
CCixxton, 30417
Tfione (912)739-2658
fax (912)739-2659
Rev. Craig R TremBte
Mortician/Manager
y/fiere Sympatfiy Is Expresses 'Tfirougfi Sincere Service
bituaru
Mrs. Katie Mae Denson Porter
August 7,1928 October 14,1998
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there
shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there
be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Revelation 21:4
Mrs. Katie Mae Denson was born in Evans County, Georgia on
August 7, 1928 to Mrs. Clara Middleton Denson. She departed this life
October 14, 1998 at her residence after an extended illness. Early in
life she was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Paul Smith, Sr. To this
union two children were born. She later married Mr. Edgar Porter.
She was a member of First African Baptist Church where she served as
an usher, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Department Director,
Pastors Aide Club member and sang in the Senior Choir. She also
served faithfully as a Deaconess until her health declined. She was also
a member of Sweet Evening Breeze, Order of Eastern Star #269 and
the Evans County NAACP.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Mr. Edgar Porter of
Claxton, GA; a daughter, Ms. Clara Mae Smith of Claxton, GA; a son,
Mr. Paul Smith, Jr. of Claxton, GA; an adopted daughter (Niece), Mrs.
Irene P. Murphy of Reidsville, GA; a step-father, Mr. Erving Blocker
of Claxton, GA; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Gillie M. Coppock, Mrs.
Elease Porter and Mrs. Herbert Porter; four brothers-in-law, Mr. Willie
Porter, Mr. Joe Porter, Mr. Isiah Porter and Mr. Herbert Porter; nine
grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of cousins.
Remind me. Lord, to take a break
And spend some time in prayer.
For youre the best friend I shall know.
And always, ever, there.
(irber nf
Rev. Clarence Williams, Pastor
Presiding
Processional.................
Hymn.........................
Invocation
Scripture
Old Testament
New Testament
Selection....................
Tributes
As a Neighbor..........
As a Church Member......
Selection.....................
Resolution...................
Acknowledgments...............
Obituary (Read Silently)
Hymn ..............A Charge,
Eulogy........................
Final Viewing.................
Recessional
Minister and Family
...What A Friend
...........Near The Cross
.........Mrs. Bernice Taylor
..........Mrs. Lily Mae Harris
.........Want It Be Grand
..........Mrs. Pecola R. Hall
....Mrs. Louise S. Wilkerson
........Rev. Talmadge Seay
........Rev. R. A. Lawrence
Harpers Funeral Home Staff
Interment
Historic Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Actiue PalUtearerB
Joseph Holiday Troy Holland
Kirk Williams Joseph Killcreek
3U0n0rarg falUiearerH
St. Joseph Lodge #76
3Fl0raI AttenliantH
Sweet Evening Breeze OES #269
Friends
Ackn0mkb0ment
The family of Mrs. Katie Mae Porter wishes to thank their friends
and relatives for each act of kindness shown them during their
time of sorrow. May God forever keep you in his care is our
prayer.
The Porter and Smith Family
E & S Professional Services
Statesboro, GA
(912) 489-8005