Sikeston Standard Democrat: Obituaries: Margaret Porter (01/21/05)

MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Margaret A. Porter, 87, died Jan. 17, 2005, at Millington Health Care.

Born April 14, 1917, at Benton, Mo., daughter of the late Ben F. and Norma Pauline Tirmenstein Adams, she was a secretary for the Scott County School District for 26 years. She was a member of the Benton United Methodist Church.

On Nov. 15, 1939, at Benton, she married William Hess Porter who preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 2002.

Survivors include: one son, William David Porter of Memphis, Tenn.; one daughter, Peggy Ann James of Norman, Okla.; one brother, Ben Adams of Cape Girardeau; one grandchild, Shannon Porer of Atoka; and one great-grandchild, Devon Porter.

Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Benton.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Benton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jack Martin officiating.

Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens near Morley, Mo.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the

Benton United Methodist Church

11 Chester St.

Benton, MO 63736