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