Celebrating the life of
Billie Marsh Porter
January 31, 1938 - July 30, 2013
Savannah- Billie M. Porter, 75, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Candler Hospital surrounded by her family.
Born in Savannah Georgia to William Henry and Clara Fannie Marsh on January 31, 1938. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Marion McNeil Porter Jr. and her sister, Virginia Kessler.
She leaves behind two daughters, Lesley Herrington Jeremy of Savannah and Alissa LeGates Ken of Roswell Ga., four granddaughters and one grandson: Emily Cochran, Alice Cochran, Caroline LeGates, Nicholas LeGates and her honorary grandchildren Aleaha Herrington, Joshua Herrington, and Genevieve Herrington.
She had a great love for her family, especially for her nieces and nephews: Kelley Horan, Kristina Horan, Shelby Horan, Kim Higdon, Alyson Adams, David Porter, Michael Porter, Marylee Porter, Robert Porter and Rachel Street.
Billie graduated from Savannah High School in 1955. She was employed by the Savannah Sugar Refinery in the early 1960's.
Billie married the love of her life, Marion McNeil Porter Jr. on June 3, 1961.
She left Savannah in 1972 following her husband's career. They resided in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Alaska, Hong Kong and Japan before returning to Savannah in 1989 to live on Burnside Island where she enjoyed her grandchildren and traveling the world. Billie was a member of Skidaway United Methodist Church.
The memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Friday August 2, 2013 at 2pm at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church.
Billie was a passionate vibrant lady; please honor her wish for a colorful memorial.
Dear Family, We were so sorry to hear of Billie's passing. She was such a sweet neighbor and was always willing to give of herself to her community. She will be greatly missed! Our condolences to her family.
- Julian and Judie Boaen, Savannah, GA
Billie, you will be miss. I'm going to miss seeing u every week. The hardest thing is saying good bye to someone you love. It was your time to be with Jesus you are in a better place
- Josette Jenkins, savannah, GA
Lesley and Alissa I want you to know I loved Billie very much and she will always be in my heart. I will remember the trips we took and the fun we had together. My sympathy to the entire Porter family.
- Shirley Kelley, savannah, GA
Lesley-I just read about your Mother in the paper. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. The Hamrick Family
- Elizabeth Hamrick, Savannah, GA
Ms. Billie - You changed our lives this past year by being an amazing example of how to live life to the fullest no matter what the circumstance. You made us laugh, you made us grateful, you helped us hope. Thank you for living a wonderfully inspiring life and leaving behind such an amazing family. You were an inspiration to all of us. Love, Jen, Jennifer, Willy and Luis
- Jen, Jennifer, Willy and Luis, Savannah, GA
William and Sandra Short and Family
- short, the villages, FL
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. With Deepest Sympathy, Deanna Rhyne
- Deanna Rhyne, Irvington, AL
Billie was a patron of my store now closed, Home Accents years ago and was such a memorable lady! Her strength and zest for life will always be remembered. Sending prayers to her family.
- Gina Reed, Savannah, GA
Sending our deepest love and sympathy at this time. Billy was always a warm and loving cousin.
- Gloria Bennett Smythers, roanoke, VA
Lesley and Alissa, I'm sorry to here about Aunt Billie. She was always so beautiful and funny. We will miss her.
- Judy Howell, roanoke, VA
We started school at 38th street together graduated from SHS and Armstrong. She was my favorite cheerleader and I will miss her
- joseph womble, ashland, VA
Billie was a special lady. We Walt and I loved her and I will miss her. Love Nancy Stevens
- carole tutan, savannah, GA
The Chance Family will miss our neighbor and friend! Miss Billie was an amazing woman. My Boys are heartbroken at your passing but they celebrate your meeting the Lord Face to Face. Condolences to your family and may good memories get them through this time. We will miss you!!! Love always, Jimmy, Tracy, James, Skipper and Blake Chance
- Tracy Chance, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to hear of our loss. Billie was a fellow classmate at Savannah High, class of '55. We were never close but I admired her as did all who knew her. My condolences to the family and to all who knew and loved her.
- Truman Moore, Atlanta, GA
Billie; we will always love you. Thanks for being part of our lives. All of the Tutans.
- carole tutan, savannah, GA
So very sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you.
- Johnny & Lois Wilson, Guyton, GA
Billie was a lovely lady - kind, generous, loving, independent and more...she will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
- Barbara L. Davies, MD, Savannah, GA
Dear Family, We were so sorry to hear of Billie's passing. She was such a sweet neighbor and was always willing to give of herself to her community. She will be greatly missed! Our condolences to her family.
- Julian and Judie Boaen, Savannah, GA
Billie, you will be miss. I'm going to miss seeing u every week. The hardest thing is saying good bye to someone you love. It was your time to be with Jesus you are in a better place
- Josette Jenkins, savannah, GA
Lesley and Alissa I want you to know I loved Billie very much and she will always be in my heart. I will remember the trips we took and the fun we had together. My sympathy to the entire Porter family.
- Shirley Kelley, savannah, GA
Lesley-I just read about your Mother in the paper. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. The Hamrick Family
- Elizabeth Hamrick, Savannah, GA
Ms. Billie - You changed our lives this past year by being an amazing example of how to live life to the fullest no matter what the circumstance. You made us laugh, you made us grateful, you helped us hope. Thank you for living a wonderfully inspiring life and leaving behind such an amazing family. You were an inspiration to all of us. Love, Jen, Jennifer, Willy and Luis
- Jen, Jennifer, Willy and Luis, Savannah, GA
William and Sandra Short and Family
- short, the villages, FL
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. With Deepest Sympathy, Deanna Rhyne
- Deanna Rhyne, Irvington, AL
Billie was a patron of my store now closed, Home Accents years ago and was such a memorable lady! Her strength and zest for life will always be remembered. Sending prayers to her family.
- Gina Reed, Savannah, GA
Sending our deepest love and sympathy at this time. Billy was always a warm and loving cousin.
- Gloria Bennett Smythers, roanoke, VA
Lesley and Alissa, I'm sorry to here about Aunt Billie. She was always so beautiful and funny. We will miss her.
- Judy Howell, roanoke, VA
We started school at 38th street together graduated from SHS and Armstrong. She was my favorite cheerleader and I will miss her
- joseph womble, ashland, VA
Billie was a special lady. We Walt and I loved her and I will miss her. Love Nancy Stevens
- carole tutan, savannah, GA
The Chance Family will miss our neighbor and friend! Miss Billie was an amazing woman. My Boys are heartbroken at your passing but they celebrate your meeting the Lord Face to Face. Condolences to your family and may good memories get them through this time. We will miss you!!! Love always, Jimmy, Tracy, James, Skipper and Blake Chance
- Tracy Chance, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to hear of our loss. Billie was a fellow classmate at Savannah High, class of '55. We were never close but I admired her as did all who knew her. My condolences to the family and to all who knew and loved her.
- Truman Moore, Atlanta, GA
Billie; we will always love you. Thanks for being part of our lives. All of the Tutans.
- carole tutan, savannah, GA
So very sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you.
- Johnny & Lois Wilson, Guyton, GA
Billie was a lovely lady - kind, generous, loving, independent and more...she will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
- Barbara L. Davies, MD, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
