Mrs. Mary Francis Porter, age 81, of Vernon, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at her residence.
Mrs. Porter is survived by her children, Charlotte Kelver (Richie) of WI, Gail Freeman (Ronnie) of Vernon, David Porter (Sandy) of TN, Tommy L.C. Porter (Sharon) of Winfield, Jimmy Dean Porter of WI, Eddie Gene Porter of MO, and James Porter of WI, a sister, Exie Henderson of Winfield, 16 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, William A. Wates and Mary D. Sanders Wates, two granddaughters, Amanda Porter and Alisha Salinas, two sisters, May and Ray Wates, and five brothers, Bill, Hershel, Marshall. Glen and Earl Wates.
Funeral services for Mrs. Porter will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the New Hope Cemetery. Dr. Larry Wates will serve as officiating minister. The visitation will be on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Porter family.