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Established 1948    Clarence E. Porter 4 February 1926 - 26 September 2015 Staff Sergeant US Air Force Korea  We celebrate the life and legacy of Mrs. Cora A. Rayford Porter, daughter of Bill Odell and Lera Odetta Smith in Ladonia, Texas on January 5, 1940 and ascended to her Heavenly Mansion on Thursday, December 19, 2019 peacefully in the comfort of her home with her children and grandchildren by her side. Cora graduated from Clark High School in Ladonia, Texas. She was no. 5 of 10 children, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Cora married Robert L. Rayford in 1957 and later married Clarence E. Porter. She was the proud mother of 5 children: Carolyn, Janet, David, Gregory and Kirk. Cora worked at Burlington Industries until it closed; then worked at WNJ Hospital until retiring. Cora was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church; she served as a Deaconess and in the Missionary Society. She was a faithful and dedicated member until her health failed her. Cora was "Sug" and "Aunt Cora" to her brothers, sisters and family. She was the backbone that they leaned on for support and a good Sunday dinner. She made everybody welcome and it came a day when we ask Mom, "What do you want?" She sais, "Just peace and quiet/" and she meant it. Preceding her in death was her parents; both husbands; son, Kirk; brothers, Joe Smith, Douglas Johnson, Ross Smith, Billy Smith; sisters, Judith Dean Brown, Elnora Smith, Katherins Smith, and Clora Edwards. She leaves to cherish her memories: daughters, Carlyn D. Roberts (Pamela); Janet G. Polk and husband, Jimmy, Sr.; sons, David L. Rayford and Gregory L. Rayford; one brother, Larry D. Smith of Portland, Oregon. Grandkids: Monica Sheppard; Nakita Goree; Roosevelt Vercher, Jr.; Jimmy L. Polk, Jr.; Jaquita Polk Edwards; Deanna Phea; Evelyn Karrar; Duane Rayford; Antwain Wilson; Gerard Wilson; Sareaza Wilson; and Darron Wilson; 20 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The Homegoing Celebration was on Monday morning, December 23, 2019 in Hopewell Baptist Church in Denison, Texas with Rev. C.E. Evans officiating. Burial followed at Cedarlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to James E. Smith and the professionals of Waldo Funeral Home. - - - Waldo Funeral Home  Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |