Eva was born in Mansfield Ohio on August 18, 1957 to parents Ruby and Bozie Porter. Out of this union she was the third out of four daughters.
Eva had an infectious laugh but, was an industrious and goal oriented person. She always took care of herself. Eva was a graduate of Malabar High School in Mansfield, received her bachelor degree from Akron University and, received her Masters from Texas University. Eva worked at various jobs thru her life. After 25 years she retired from the Federal Government. She also had been a counselor/social worker, prison guard, counselor at an HBCU, and a nurses aid.
Eva was a cancer survivor. She enjoyed traveling in the southern states, cruises and, socializing with family and friends. Her favorite activities were providing ancestry information for family, scrap booking, movies, dancing and, visiting casinos. She loved animals and have spoiled several cats and dogs.
Eva was not married and did not have any children but had a host of relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her mother Ruby Porter, father Bozie Porter, her maternal aunt Rosie Crooks and, cousins Aaron and Selwyn May.
Her surviving family are sisters Ruby, Mary and, Helen Porter; nieces Monyetta and Olivia Porter; nephew Lemuel Bowden II; grand nieces and nephews Deija, Jaida and, Lemuel III Bowden; and, Demauri Rawls. Cousins: Willie May (CA.); Elaine Ware, Tomacena Crawford and Gail Brownlee (SC);Doris Posey (GA) and Cynthia Paker (OH).
Let us rejoice in the memory of Eva Annette Porter. Amen.
Family will receive friends from 10:00am to 12:00 noon Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, MANSFIELD CHAPEL,753 McPherson St. (formerly Williams Funeral Services). Interment at Mansfield Cemetery Association. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Porter Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com
My deepest condolences to the family, praying for you all.
My sincere condolences to the Porter family. Eva was a very sweet loving ❤️ person. She will be missed.
Heartfelt condolences are extended to the entire Porter Family. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Rosie Jean, Elaine, Burke Jr, Clarence & Carmen
So sorry for y’all loss! Condolences to the family!!
Prayers and condolences for the family
Helen (Fay) I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and condolences to you and your family.
My sincere condolences to the Porter family.
Mary, please accept my sincere condolences. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Mary Jo. and family
Sending condolences and keeping you all in my prayers.
Sincere condolences from the Webb, Harper family. Eva will be missed, but never forgotten.
We will miss having Eva as our neighbor in Tower Lakes. We are so sorry for your loss and will keep the Porter family in our prayers.
Sorry to hear of Eva’s passing
Sending our Heartfelt Condolences to the Porter Family. So sorry for the loss.
Sending prayers of comfort during this difficult time.
To the Porter Girls and families. You may not remember me, but I remember you. We all wwnt to Mt. Calvary Baptist church,(on the hill). Your mom sang in the Senior choir. The baptismal pool was behind the pulpit! Those were the days! God be with you all in your time of bereavement.
God blessed your family while they are going this difficult time. There is a better place away from this world if you only have Faith and Believe. And we will see our Love ❤️ Ones again! Be blessed !
The passing of Eva breaks my heart but I believe she is in a better place with this I send my heart felt and sincere condolences to the family. I worked with her in Talladega Al for many years she may be gone, but never will be forgotten
Canada family…sorry for your loss sleepin heavenly peace my friend.
Dear Delois,
Sending heartfelt condolences and love to you, your sisters and your entire family in the loss of your beloved sister Eva. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Sending my condolences and prayers to the family of Eva.
Charlene, Lizzie,BoPetty was very sad to hear about her passing she was always a very sweet and beautiful person I look back on the days when we were young children living a street apart.I send our love to you and your remaining family the Pettys.
To the Family of Ms. Eva Annette Porter.
You are all in our prayers during this difficult and trying time. Eva was a beautiful person who was loved by us all. Take care and God will see you through!
With Love,
Ruthie Johnson and Family