Inez Porter Obituary Inez Horne Porter January 17, 1923 - September 1, 2014 Newsoms- Inez Horne Porter, 91, widow of Walter Lee Porter, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at East Pavilion. A native of Pendleton, NC, she was a daughter of the late Jesse N. Horne and Johnnie Pruden Horne and was predeceased by an infant son, two sisters, Jessie Mae Horne and Margaret H. Lane and two nephews Jeffrey and David Lane. Mrs. Porter was a graduate of Chowan College and attended East Carolina Teachers College (ECU). She was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women and a former member of Roberts Chapel Baptist Church in Pendleton, NC. The brightest joys of her life were her family and church family. She was a loving mother, wife and Nana whom will be dearly missed. Her kind spirit and warm heart will always be remembered. Left to cherish her memory is a daughter, Gayle Porter Lowdermilk (Dean) of Courtland, a son, Stephen L. Porter (Gail) of Roanoke Rapids, NC, a brother, Joe Alex Horne (Joan) of Pendleton, NC, three grandchildren, Walter Daniel Lowdermilk and Christopher (Abby) and Pamela King, one great-grandchild, Natalie King, one nephew Phillip Horne and two nieces, Charlotte Bohn and Nancy P. Jenkins. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, September 5, 2014 at Newsoms United Methodist Church with the Rev. Darwin Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 PM Thursday at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin and suggests memorial donations be made to Newsoms United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 297. Newsoms, VA 23874. The family would like to thank the residents and staff of the East Pavilion for their friendship and care during Inez s stay. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2660925 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/inez-porter-obituary?id16373729 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/inez-h-porter-newsoms-va/ 4) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/margaret-lane-norfolk-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Inez Horne Porter, 91, passed away on 1 September 2014. Born on 17 January 1923 in Pendleton, NC, she was predeceased by her husband Walter Lee Porter, an infant son, two sisters, and two nephews. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and other family members. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service for Inez Horne Porter was held on 5 September 2014 at Newsoms United Methodist Church. Burial followed at Hollywood Cemetery. The family received friends on 4 September 2014 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. ### The Edited Obituary Inez Porter Obituary Inez Horne Porter 17 January 1923 - 1 September 2014 Newsoms - Inez Horne Porter, 91, widow of Walter Lee Porter, passed away Monday, 1 September 2014 at East Pavilion. A native of Pendleton, NC, she was a daughter of the late Jesse N. Horne and Johnnie Pruden Horne and was predeceased by an infant son, two sisters, Jessie Mae Horne and Margaret H. Lane, and two nephews, Jeffrey and David Lane. Mrs. Porter was a graduate of Chowan College and attended East Carolina Teachers College (ECU). She was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women and a former member of Roberts Chapel Baptist Church in Pendleton, NC. The brightest joys of her life were her family and church family. She was a loving mother, wife, and Nana who will be dearly missed. Her kind spirit and warm heart will always be remembered. Left to cherish her memory is a daughter, Gayle Porter Lowdermilk (Dean) of Courtland, a son, Stephen L. Porter (Gail) of Roanoke Rapids, NC, a brother, Joe Alex Horne (Joan) of Pendleton, NC, three grandchildren, Walter Daniel Lowdermilk and Christopher (Abby) and Pamela King, one great-grandchild, Natalie King, one nephew, Phillip Horne, and two nieces, Charlotte Bohn and Nancy P. Jenkins. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, 5 September 2014 at Newsoms United Methodist Church with the Rev. Darwin Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 PM Thursday at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggests memorial donations be made to Newsoms United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 297, Newsoms, VA 23874. The family would like to thank the residents and staff of the East Pavilion for their friendship and care during Inez's stay. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Inez Horne Porter | |---------|---------------------------------| | Age | 91 | | Birth | 17 January 1923; Pendleton, NC | | Death | 1 September 2014; East Pavilion | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------| | Inez Horne Porter | Decedent | Newsoms, VA | | Walter Lee Porter | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Jesse N. Horne | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Johnnie Pruden Horne | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Gayle Porter Lowdermilk | Child | Courtland | | Stephen L. Porter | Child | Roanoke Rapids, NC | | Joe Alex Horne | Sibling | Pendleton, NC | | Jessie Mae Horne | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Margaret H. Lane | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Walter Daniel Lowdermilk | Grandchild | Unknown | | Christopher King | Grandchild | Unknown | | Pamela King | Grandchild | Unknown | | Natalie King | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Jeffrey Lane | Predeceased Nephew | -- | | David Lane | Predeceased Nephew | -- | | Phillip Horne | Nephew | Unknown | | Charlotte Bohn | Niece | Unknown | | Nancy P. Jenkins | Niece | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Inez Horne Porter was a native of Pendleton, NC. 2. She graduated from Chowan College. 3. She attended East Carolina Teachers College (ECU). 4. She was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. 5. She was a former member of Roberts Chapel Baptist Church in Pendleton, NC. 6. The brightest joys of her life were her family and church family. 7. She was known for her kind spirit and warm heart.