Sarah Lee White Porter

Mrs. Sarah Lee White Porter, 95, of 1017 E. O‘Neal St., passed away Thursday,July 11th, in the home of her daughter, Sandra Smith, 113 W. O’Neal St. 

Widow of Oetzel P. Porter, she was born in Cherokee County, a daughter of Frank and Fatha Hardin White.

She was a member of Galilee Baptist Church where she served as a Sr. Missionary member and Sunday School Teacher.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by: 2 brothers, James and Jerome White; 3 sisters, Elsie Meeks, Ellen Oates, and Rachel Wilson.

She leaves to cherish loving memories: 4 sons, Leroy White, Sr. (Georgia) of Gaffney, Jerry Porter of San Antonio, TX, Perry Porter of  the home, and Raeford Porter (Lorainne) of Shelby; 3 daughters, Faith Ann McCluney (Joe) of Asheville, Sandra Smith and Wanda Porter, both of Gaffney;  23 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great grandchildren; 7 great-great great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

The Funeral Service will be Monday, July 15th.

The Gilmore Mortuary