Enjoying one of our many bonfires on November 5th! And she was very brave. She grew up in Savannah and graduated from Savannah High . She could write with heightened language, and never be waffly or precious, and there was always the unexpected image. She was born on August 8th, 1940 in Riverside, NJ to Charles and Elizabeth Leuallen. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Mauer - Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. "It's just very sad, and I think there'll be a lot of people out there who admire her, and are fond of her and will miss her very much.". In 1979 Dorothy was voted women of the year in Youngstown for her contributions to work & volunteering Read More, Dorothy Shaw Porter WINNSBORO - Dorothy Elizabeth Shaw Porter, 84, of Winnsboro passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. A life-long Texan born in Nacogdoches, she grew up in Baytown, graduated Robert E. Lee High School 1955, and attended Lee College working for Humble Oil Refinery. Dorothy Featherstone Porter, poet and novelist, born 26 March 1954; died. Moving to Fife at a young age, she grew up in the Fife valley Read More, Dorothy Porter's passing at the age of 81 has been publicly announced by Gaskill-Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services LLC in Merchantville Read More, Obituary of Dorothy Monica Porter Dorothy Monica Porter 10-20-44 to 11-6-21 Dorothy finished her long and giving life with her family on November Read More, Dorothy Hardin Porter, 93, of Alamo passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Bells Assisted Living. Dorothy, a genuinely lovely lady. Porter was the eldest of three daughters born in Sydney to a distinguished QC, Chester Porter, and Jean, a high school chemistry teacher. Nothing made Dort happier than spending time with her family, who she adored. Marc and I with my beautiful grandma enjoying Guy Fawkes night! Search by Name. Porter was first diagnosed with breast cancer about four years ago, and many thought her to be winning the battle. To download this photo, the file name must have less than 255 characters. Dorothy M. Porter 1919 - 2011 SPRINGFIELD - Dorothy M. Porter, 91, formerly of Chalmers St. Springfield, died Friday, February 4 in a Chicopee nursing home. PORTER, Dorothy Mae - Peacefully at her residence Monday evening October 8, 2018. The book was nominated for several awards including the inaugural Prime Minister's Literary Award in 2007 and for Best Fiction in the Ned Kelly Awards.[3]. That was the sort of thing she did not like to make a performance of.". It was the lure of performance that first attracted Porter to the vibrancy of art: "The poetry scene in Australia is small, querulous, and has always been distinctly unglamorous. She was born June 18, 1920, near Townville, Pa., to J. Royden and Martha Sayre Carpenter. "I was extremely shocked and saddened," Finn said. The collection is international, with books and documents in many languages. And what a poem. [13][14], Dorothy Porter published numerous bibliographies and one anthology. Dorothy Porter passed away at age 84 years old in September 1969. You are about to read a poem 264 pages long.". Print. Dorothy resided in Bowness with her husband, Elmer and their kids. She is survived by nephews; Byron (Vickie) and family; Barry (Janet); Lindy (Eunice), family of Danny, Clifford, Albert (Cindy) and family and Doug (Linda) Read More, Dorothy was born on November 18, 1930 and passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Dorothy Porter was born February 11, 1924 to Frank and Sadie Ainsworth in Three Hills, AB and passed away on Friday, July 8 2022 at the age of 98. Late of Crown Point, Indiana. Two of her verse novels were shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award: What a Piece of Work in 2000 and Wild Surmise in 2003. With deepest sympathy from George Jill & family, A wonderful day out in London with Dorothy. Dorothy Porter Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dorothy Porter of Kansas City, Missouri, who passed away on December 2, 2022, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Read More, Dorothy Jean Porter Campbellsville 80, 03-Mar, Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. On 30th December 2022, whilst in the safe care of Hartshead Manor Care Home, of Mirfield, aged 82 years, Dorothy, beloved wife of the late Gilbert, dearly loved mum of Richard & Lynda, a dearly loved mother in law, grandma, great grandma, auntie and great auntie. Funeral services will be conducted at 1pm Read More, Dorothy Sue Porter (nee Gurganus), age 67, passed away at her Wickliffe home on September 17, 2022 surrounded by family. Born March 27, 1926, in Morenci she was the daughter of Truman Earnest and Eliza Elizabeth (Sands) Lowe, Sr. Dorothy was employed as an inspector Read More, Dorothy C. Porter, of West Springfield, Pa., passed away Monday, May 18, 2020, at Rolling Fields Eldercare in Conneautville, Pa. She was 99 years old. Due to seasonal conditions, the tree planting takes place during the spring and summer. [15], Dorothy B. Porter, librarian and curator at Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University. She weighed just 3 pounds at birth, brought home in a cracker. Porter received a B.A. Porter is best known for her verse novels, among them The Monkey's Mask a thriller about a lesbian detective, published in 1994. Dorothy Porter (4 Jun 1936 - 2 May 2018) Share obituary on Facebook. Earlier librarians, notably Lula V. Allen, Edith Brown, Lula E. Connor and Rosa C. Hershaw, had started to develop a system suitable for the library's materials. [3], Porter was an open lesbian[4] and in 1993 moved to Melbourne to be with her partner, fellow writer Andrea Goldsmith. That was the sort of thing she did not like to make a performance of. He died in 1987. Cant believe your Mum managed 40! AustLit, the Australian Literature Resource. Our house was full of books." Goldsmith dedicated her novel The Prosperous Thief to "Dot". She loved relaxing on her front porch chatting with family, friends, and neighbors. She was the first African American to receive a library science degree from Columbia University. In loving memory of Dorothy Porter who sadly passed away on 2nd May 2018, aged 81 years. The other writers and I were boxed into the prim-lipped, marriage-and-monogamy corner before we even opened our mouths. I could dramatise and that got me noticed. In a recent interview she said: "The Monkey's Mask - the book for which I couldn't even find a publisher - suddenly becomes a film, a play, and the BBC has just done a radio dramatisation of it in London. Dort was a creative person who was constantly learning new skills, whether it was ceramics, sewing clothes for her kids, making slipcovers for the furniture, gardening and flower arranging, painting, or complex needlework. After a quick six-week engagement, Dort married Robert Bob Porter in 1958, beginning their exciting 60-year union. Retired teacher at St. Martin's Episcopal School. When your purchase is complete, a post will be made on the tribute wall of the deceased signifying the planting of a memorial tree. A film version, directed by Samantha Lang and starring Susie Porter and Kelly McGillis, was released in Australia in 2001. Dorothy is survived by her seven children: Barry, Enderby, B.C. Dorothy L. Porter was a resident of Moss Read More, 80, died March 3, 2020. Dorothy Elise Beshearse Porter departed this earth on December 29, 2022 and entered the pearly gates of Heaven. JEFFREY SUBWICK OBITUARY. She loved a glass of wine and we thoroughly enjoyed having one (or two) with her! After an order is placed, our forestry partners will plant the tree in the area of greatest need (nearest the funeral home), according to the planting schedule for the year. She graduated from the University of Sydney in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English and History. Find an Obituary. Dorothy is survived by her two brothers: Ervin Gurganus and Danny Gurganus; three sons by prior marriage to David Mattiuz: David (Kelly) Mattiuz, Jr., Mark Mattiuz, Kenneth (Jill) Mattiuz; grandchildren, Johnathan Mattiuz (whom she raised as her own), Heaven Culver, Autumn McGrew, Gabrielle McGrew, Dustin Taft, Hailey Mattiuz, and Abigail Mattiuz; and mother-in-law, Estelle Porter. in 1932 in library science. Love you, Mum. Funeral Home website by. Planting will take place in Spring of the following year. Jim L. De Boer. [3] They married in 1929, while she completed post-graduate work. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. in Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow with Pastor Matt Fowler officiating. Dorothy Porter. Tue 5 Mar 2002 09.24 EST A man of prodigious energy - needing only a few hours' sleep a night - the eminent historian and broadcaster Roy Porter, who has died aged 55, seemed to write faster than. Dorothy Featherstone Porter (26 March 1954 10 December 2008) was an Australian poet. Dorothy F. Porter. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Samuel Porter; daughter Read More, Dorothy Porter's passing on Friday, December 2, 2022 has been publicly announced by Meyers Funeral Chapel - Northland in Parkville, MO. Dorothy Sue Porter (nee Gurganus), age 67, passed away at her Wickliffe home on September 17, 2022 surrounded by family. Dort relocated to San Francisco six years later in pursuit of excitement and collected enough money to travel to Europe with her buddies on the QE2. Dorothy is predeceased by her husband John and survived by her daughter Joanne Bacchus (Tony), granddaughter Alexina (Devlin). What fun we had at The Albert hall singing The Messiah! in 1931 and M.S. Upon his retirement, Chester Porter wrote several books of his own, including his memoirs of defending Lindy Chamberlain in the "dingo baby" case, and another about how to shine in public performance. Anthony Balady Obituary: Graduated In 1976 From Patersons Dom Bosco Technical High School, Mary Colturi Obituary: Graduated From Bloomfield High School In 1942, Proposed Legislation Mandates Finance Course For High School Students, Gail Combs Obituary: Graduated From Cambridge High School In 1967, James Carney Obituary: Graduated From West Side High School In 1954, Police Report Two Hoax Threat Calls Received By West Springfield High School On Friday, Scott Flyte Obituary: Graduated From High School In 1978 While Attending Chagrin Falls Schools, Discipline A Focus After School Shooting Concerns In Texas, Florida High Schoolers Compete With Robots Of Their Own Making. "Dewie" Porter April 29, 1923 - January 24, 2020 Dorothy "Dewie" Porter was born in Milwaukie, Oregon April 29, 1923 to William H. and Helen Ruch Hayden. in 1928 from Howard University, a historically black college. Lucidity can write with a tongue of fire. [3], By her married name of Porter, she was appointed in 1930 as the librarian at Howard University. Dorothy Louise Porter Wesley (May 25, 1905 - December 17, 1995) was a librarian, bibliographer and curator, who built the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University into a world-class research collection. Private family funeral arrangements entrusted to the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME , Hepworth. Dorothy Mae Porter of Grasonville, Maryland died Saturday November 19, 2016 at Safe Haven Manor in Sudlersville, Maryland. [3], On 21 February 2010, actress Cate Blanchett read excerpts from Porter's posthumously published short work on literary criticism and emotions in literature, On Passion, at the Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne.[6]. He joined The Plain Dealer after graduating from Ohio State University in 1922, and was a reporter, columnist, legislative. Dorothy was born to Johnnie and Irene (nee Winders) Gurganus on. View Obituary & Service Information Passed away February 26, 2023. She was a really great writer.". Legacy invites you to offer condolences Read More, Dorothy Porter's passing has been publicly announced by Goodson Funeral Home in Anniston, AL. Madison, Avril Johnson, and Dorothy Porter Wesley. I wanted to tap into that dark potency of rock'n'roll, and I still write to music every day.". She married Milan Uzelac, and initially worked with her mother. ; Darrell (Lori Fiddler), Acme, Alberta; Karen (Greger McLean), Ladysmith, B.C. Will always remember these lovely times. Your love of fun was infectious. 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Sign the Guest Book. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Mauer - Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Dorothys ashes will be interred alongside her late husband at Willoughby Memorial Gardens in a private ceremony with close family at a later date. You will be sorely missed next Guy Fawkes. If you are having trouble, click Save Image As and rename the file to meet the character requirement and try again. She was educated at the Queenwood School for Girls, in Sydney, before studying at Sydney University. She is survived by Andrea, her father and mother, sisters Mary and Josie and by her cat, Wystan, named after WH Auden. In 1929 Burnett married James A. Porter, an historian and artist. She experienced the hardships of the dust bowl at a young age and at 6 years old moved with her mother and older brother Bill and sister Norma to Davenport Iowa to join her father, aunts and uncles in search of a better life. Dottie was a homemaker and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. "She was filled with a vitality and a grasp of life that was quite extraordinary. Very fond memories. Dorothy. I admit at times I have deliberately done things to make money. Dorothy Suevannah Rodgers Plemons, 80, of Sweetwater, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Porter is best known for her verse novels, among them The Monkey's Mask a thriller about a lesbian detective, published in 1994. Send Flowers. But nowhere does Sam Spade speak like this: The Monkey's Mask won The Age poetry book of the year and the National Book Council's Turnbull Fox Phillips poetry prize (the Banjo). Dear sister of Muriel Davidson and her husband Ron of Sauble Beach and sister-in-law of Harry Dodd of Lion's Head. (EVERYONE MEET AT CHURCH). Share Obituary. She attended Townville Schools and Read More, Dorothy Jean Porter, 80, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Carl Harding Porter and Edna Mae Lawson Porter, was born on Oct. 22, 1939, in Taylor County. can stop at any time. She will be sadly missed, a void impossible to be filled. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. In Memory of Dorothy MaeHow does it work? Dorothy Lois Kocher Porter was born March 21, 1938 in Wilmore, Kentucky to Lois Irene Feree Kocher and Christian William Kocher. Dorothy, you know I don't know how to do things properly, stop laughing at the bottom picture.Goodbye dear. Douglas J. Porter Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Douglas J. Porter (Janesville, Wisconsin), who passed away on February 25, 2023 at the age of 44. Already, we miss her. 5326-48 Street, Barrhead, AB OBITUARY Dorothy Ella Porter October 20, 1921 - August 16, 2019 Dorothy Porter, originally of Roselea, and then Barrhead and later Hillcrest passed away on August 16, 2019, just short of 98 years. For other people named Dorothy Porter, see. Born in Winnsboro, she was the daughter of the late Cole L. Wylie and Margie Reola Mattox Shaw, Sr. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon P. Marthers (Dennis) and Susanne P. Arthur (William) Read More, Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. I knew she had had her first diagnosis about four years ago, and when I saw her I'd always ask her how she was. She and Bob served in Germany for six years, stationed in Grafenwoehr, where they travelled far and established a lot of friends they will have for life, before retiring to Sun Lakes, Arizona. She had numerous pets during her life and was highly recognised for her love of animals. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. Services: March 4 at 10:30 a.m., Mauer - Johnson Funeral Home, Le Mars. Pastor Luke Cargin of the Le Mars Church of Christ will officiate. Her work was streetwise and sensuous. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Born December 20, 1924, in Grasonville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Esther Pentz Haddaway. She attended school in Humboldt until leaving for Baptist School of Nursing in Memphis. Browse the obituary of Dorothy Elise Porter December 29 2022 residing in Murfreesboro, Tennessee for funeral burial details. 12/13/1926 - 3/24/2016 Age 89 of Duck Lake, Springport, and East Jackson, MI. She graduated from Milwaukie Union High School in 1941. She grew up in Savannah Read More, Dorothy J. In 1993 she moved to Melbourne to be with her partner, and fellow writer, Andrea Goldsmith. Dorothy was born to Read More, Dorothy Gregory Porter went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on August 30. LENEXA, KS- Dorothy Mae Porter, 101, of Lenexa, KS, formerly of Denison, KS, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at Silvercrest at College View Senior Living. Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 16 at Govier Read More, Dorothy E. Porter, age 90, of Broken Bow, NE died Friday Dec. 13, 2019 at Brookstone View in Broken Bow. Loving grandmother of Zachary and Austin and great-grandmother of August and June. She experienced the hardships of the dust bowl at a young age and at 6 years old moved with her mother and Read More, Dorothy Porter's passing on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 has been publicly announced by Mauer - Johnson Funeral Home - Le Mars in Le Mars, IA. Read More, Dorothy F. Porter Le Mars, Iowa 88, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Early Manuscript Letters Written by Negroes. The award was established in honor of two pioneers in African Studies bibliography, Helen F. Conover, of the Library of Congress, and Dorothy B. Porter. Please try again later. Porter published numerous bibliographies on African-American history. [9] They had a daughter together, Constance, known as "Coni". Mum was one not to go out much but she did enjoy the Sunday roasts at The Harrow, Lidsing every now again so when Graham came over, perfect excuse .. Ines, my Swiss lodger who was staying at the time, joined us and took this photo. The advantage I had early on was that I studied acting, and I was a very good performer at a time when poetry was basically mumbled. In 2000, the film The Monkey's Mask was made from her verse novel of the same name. Dorothy Porter, originally of Roselea, and then Barrhead and later Hillcrest passed away on August 16, 2019, just short of 98 years. Bridges, Laurie M, Raymond Pun, and Roberto A Arteaga. The Conover-Porter Award to recognize outstanding achievement in Africana bibliography and reference tools was installed in 1980 by the Africana Librarians Council of the African Studies Association. Mum's and my thoughts are with all the Porter family. Arthur C. Gunn, "Dorothy Burnett Porter Wesley." What a lovely word. [12], Porter died in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, aged 91. Dorothy graduated from Denison High School and received Normal Teacher training at Emporia State . ", Malouf, who taught Porter in the 1970s at the University of Sydney, from where she graduated with a BA in English and history, was as surprised as the rest of Australia's literary community by news of her death: "I knew she had had her first diagnosis about four years ago, and when I saw her I'd always ask her how she was. In her 86 years of life, Dorothy spent her days in service to her lord and Savior, family, friends, church and community. Enter With the Women's Amateur, Porter won the USGA Senior Women's Amateur in 1977, '80, '81 and '83. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! Dorothy was born to Johnnie and Irene (nee Winders) Gurganus on September 5, 1955 in Goldsboro, NC and is the widow of Kenneth K. Porter to whom she was married to for 22 years. She was such a lovely lady who will be sadly missed by everyone that knew her. During this time, she met James Amos Porter, an art historian and instructor in Howard's art department. Dort excelled at organisational development and worked as a secretary in a variety of businesses and nonprofits. Those were the days. We conquered the Amen chorus together ! He was born December 19, 1978, in Janesville to Howard and Sherry (Bohlinger) Porter, Jr. To plant a tree in. Dorothy Read More, Dorothy Porter's passing on Friday, May 13, 2022 has been publicly announced by Mercer Funeral Home / Valley Falls, KS in Valley Falls, KS. Read more about the life story of Dorothy and share your memory. Dorothy Louise Porter Wesley (May 25, 1905 December 17, 1995) was a librarian, bibliographer and curator, who built the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University into a world-class research collection. Funeral Mass Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Albert the Great Church, 6667 Wallings Rd. To the end, Porter remained a mesmerising public performer. Funeral services will be held Tuesday Read More, Dorothy was born on January 21, 1950 and passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Dorothy was Read More, Funeral Services for Mrs. Dorothy Porter, age 93, will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2021, in the chapel at Ronk Funeral Home. ", It was Porter's Australian publisher, Hyland House, which initially created excitement about the book, by marketing it in a unique way: "You are about to do something you have never done before. Dorothy always had a lovely smile and was so kind and loving. "I think anybody whoever saw Dot perform would not forget the performance," Malouf said. "Dorothy said she'd had a dream about a rock opera, so now we want to go at it with renewed purpose," Finn said. "She had enormous energy and she was a really feisty person. It would seem she was not fine. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Dorothy may be made for the benefit of Kirkwood Hospice. She was born in Oxford, MS, on September 29, 1933. DOROTHY MARIE "DOTTIE" WILLIAMS Dorothy Marie "Dottie" Williams, age 78, of Wellston, sadly passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at Four Winds Community in Jackson. Obituary of Dorothy Porter Dorothy Elizabeth Porter, 84 of College Street, Westville, passed away on Saturday July 22, 2017 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, with her family by her side. A word that forms a firm shape with the tongue right behind it - but feels full of light and expansion even as one speaks it - or writes it Lucidity does not mean the reams of docile looking-out-the-window poetry that seems to be a staple of the Australian poetry diet. [1], Porter's awards include The Age Book of the Year for poetry, the National Book Council Award for The Monkey's Mask and the FAW Christopher Brennan Award for poetry. "She had such a vitality and a grasp of life," said David Malouf, who remembers teaching Porter at Sydney University when she was a first-year student. The couple were coincidentally both shortlisted in the 2003 Miles Franklin Award for literature. Naima Quarles-Burnley. Dorothy F. Porter, 88, of Le Mars, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars. Planting will take place in Spring or Summer of the same year. Be the first to leave a condolence for the loss of Dorothy Irene, 2023 All Rights Reserved Funeral Zone Ltd. You would want to meet her on that level. Lots of love xx. Dorothy was born to Johnnie and Irene (nee Winders) Gurganus on September 5, 1955 in Goldsboro, NC and is the widow of Kenneth K. Porter to whom she was married Read More, Dorothy Sue Porter (nee Gurganus), age 67, passed away at her Wickliffe home on September 17, 2022 surrounded by family. She served as Executive Director of the Dorothy Porter Wesley Library. She was raised in Estherville, where she graduated from high school. Pastor Luke Cargin of the Le Mars Church of Christ will officiate. 2/4/1933 - 2/26/2023 "Dort" was born in Wilmot, South Dakota, the youngest daughter of Russell and Agnes Jorgensen. Porter attended the Queenwood School for Girls. Jim L. De Boer, age 77. Still enjoying a nice glass of wine. Dorothy was born on Sept. 15, 1942 in Sweetwater to the late William and Ellen Rodgers. PORTER. Porter's flamboyant work was never guilty of that, indeed her fellow poet and countryman David Malouf said that Porter's vitality and grasp of life was everywhere visible: "I think you see that in the way she made her poetry work, in very spare tight verse she had enormous energy. She was in intensive care for the past 10 days.". $$$ barronfh@truvista.net Always open Funeral Service & Cemetery Photos See all Videos I appeared on a panel with her on the topic of women, love and sex at the 1996 Brisbane Writers' Festival and she wiped the floor with us, reciting a poem by Allen Ginsberg, largely a yearning paean to his male lover's anus. She also earned a reputation for performing it memorably. She was born December 5, 1944, in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Newt Green and Alice Mullins Green. An anthology rare documents of Negro history, including addresses, narratives, poems, essays and documents from fraternal and mutual aid organizations and educational improvement societies. [4] This estimate set the standard for appraising collections of black literature. [3] In the last three weeks of her life she became very sick and was admitted to hospital, where she was in intensive care for the final 10 days. It would seem she was not fine. Vickers Springport Funeral Home 121 Pearl Street Springport, MI DOROTHY PORTER OBITUARY Porter, Dorothy J. ", During those hard years, Porter continued to write poetry, as well as two young adult novels, but mostly she supported herself by teaching, and was proud of never having accepted a grant from the arts funding body, the Australia Council. She will be sadly missed, a void impossible to be filled. ". She was proud to be many peoples auntie and cousin, as well as a close friend to everyone who was lucky enough to meet her. [2], Porter's last book published during her life was El Dorado, her fifth verse novel, about a serial child killer. Mrs. Porter was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 19, 1930, a daughter of the late John Joseph Stegin and Rose Bigler Stegin. Nee SLANEY She experienced the hardships of the dust bowl at a young age and at 6 years old moved with her mother and older brother Bill and sister Norma to Davenport Iowa to join her Read More, Dorothy Porter's passing on Thursday, December 29, 2022 has been publicly announced by Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home and Cremation in Murfreesboro Read More, Dorothy Porter, 99 of Gardendale, Alabama passed away December 26, 2022. Moorland Foundation, and Dorothy Porter Wesley. Sympathy Ideas. Chris Read More, Dorothy Porter's passing has been publicly announced by Ronk Funeral Home, Inc. - Alamo in Alamo, TN. Dorothy Stegin Porter was a resident Read More, Dorothy Stegin Porter, 89, widow of Edwin Theodore Porter, Jr., died Sunday, February 9, 2020, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Roy Sydney Porter, historian and writer, born December 31 1946; died March 4 2002. Dorothy Porter View memory board Share a memory, offer a condolence Share obituary Let your community know Listen to this story Hear your loved one's obituary Send flowers Let the family know. Grief Support. The average age of a Porter family member is 71. Legacy invites Read More, Dorothy Monica Porter October 22, 1944 - November 6, 2021 Sumner, Washington - Dorothy finished her long and giving life with her family on November 6, 2021. Dorothy Dort Porter, the youngest child of Russell and Agnes Jorgensen, was born in Wilmot, South Dakota. Porter, who found many outlets for writing, including fiction for young adults and libretti for chamber operas, was working on a rock opera called January with Tim Finn at the time of her death. Porter was a self-described pagan, committed to pagan principles of courage, stoicism and commitment to the earth and beauty. Love to all the family xxx, I will always remember Dorothy so fondly and the wonderful memories we made when we were all in MADS together!

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