Dama Ellen Porter

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Dama Ellen Porter 88, of Roachdale died Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at The Waters of Greencastle.

She was born Feb.13, 1921 to Culley and Inez Toole Wilson at Raccoon.

She was a member of the Roachdale Presbyterian Church and Delta Theta Tau Soriety. She worked at Wilson Greenhouse for many years and also the Tri County bank at Roachdale.

She graduated from Roachdale High School in 1938 and Indiana University in 1942.

She married Jack V. Porter on May 4, 1946 at Roachdale, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 1988.

Survivors include daughters Jana (Bill) Brothers of Roachdale and Lisa (Chuck) Hodge of Dallas; two grandsons; a sister, Martha Ann Smith; and a brother, Don C. (Betty) Wilson of Roachdale.

Two brothers, John and Howard Wilson, one sister Jean Snell, and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Wilson, preceded her in death.

Following cremation, a memorial service is planned for July 3, 2009 at the Roachdale Presbyterian Church at 14 North Indiana St., Roachdale, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Alan Small will officiate.

Burial of cremains will be at Roachdale Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Roachdale Presbyterian Church.

Online condolences may be made at www.serviesmorgan.com.