Eva Porter

Eva Frances Davis Porter, 82, of Tinsman died Saturday March 9, 2013 at St. John's Place in Fordyce. Born November 7, 1930 in Calhoun County, she was a daughter of the late James Wilson and Effie Elizabeth Smith Davis. She was a homemaker and a member of Tinsman First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Louis Jackson Porter; a brother, James Earl Davis; a sister, Nettie Elizabeth Mercer. Survivors include two sons, Terry Porter and wife Martha of Tinsman, Darrell D. Porter of Harmony Grove; daughter, Kim Duncan and husband, Ronnie of Hampton; brother, Frank Davis of Harrell; sister, Essie Mae Cranford of Luling, LA; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Hampton. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Tinsman First Baptist Church with Rev. Buddy Burton and Waynie Porter officiating. Burial will follow at Earnest Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Hampton. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .