Yvonne Porter

Yvonne Porter – 76 of Valdosta, GA passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 29, 1947 in Brooks County, GA to the late T.J. & Mamie (Solomon) Williams. Yvonne was an active member of Swilley Hill Church of God. She worked and retired from First State Bank after over 25 years of service. While she carried many titles, her most important was “Granny” and “Haha”. She enjoyed working in the yard, cooking, taking care of other people and attending area senior socials. She was happiest when she was cooking and spending time with her family. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Linwood Porter; sister: Annie Ray and brothers: Earl Adams, Carl Adams, Wilton Adams and Julius Williams.
Survivors Include: Daughter & Son-in-law: Lisa Collins (Jeff), Lake Park, GA; Son & Daughter-in-law: Don Porter (Tammy), Leesburg, GA; 5 Grandchildren: Daven Collins (Bobbi), Dawson Collins, Megan May (Logan), Tori Purvis (Corey), Trista Reid (Joshua); 7 Great Grandchildren: Jensen Collins, Jace Collins, Jaden Collins, Joella Collins, D.J. Collins, Kenzlee Purvis & Kindrix Purvis; 3 Sister: Geraldine Jenkins, Valdosta, GA, Tina Miller (Charles), Valdosta, GA, Madeline Condrey, Columbus, Ga and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 21, 2023 in the Swilley Hill Church of God, 4333 Hickory Grove Road North, Valdosta, GA. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday evening at the funeral home. Following visitation she will be cremated and a private interment will be held next to her husband, Linwood in Riverview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Heart of Hospice, 515 St. Augustine Road Suite D, Valdosta, GA 31601 or Swilley Hill Church of God, 4333 Hickory Grove Road North, Valdosta, Ga 31606. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Porter family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta.