Shirley A. Mercer Porter

Shirley A. Mercer Porter, 82 of Pine Bluff died Tuesday January 16, 2024 at JRMC in Pine Bluff. Born December 6, 1941 at Tinsman, she was the daughter of the late James T. Mercer and Nettie E. Davis Mercer. She was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Rickey Lynn Porter. She is survived by her husband, Clifford Porter; a daughter, Connie Wood and her husband, Bob of Pine Bluff; a brother, James C. “Bud” Mercer and his wife Kate of Tinsman; two grandchildren, Dylan Porter and his wife Ashley, Hunter Porter and his wife Shania; two step-grandchildren, Rebecca King and Robyn Wood; six great-grandchildren, Paisley Porter, Kylie Porter, Riley Boyd, Rhett Wood, Hanah King, Hayven King; one great-great grandchild, Khamber Terry; and Shirley’s favorite pet, Lady.
The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Mike Holcomb officiating. Burial will follow at Earnest Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .