Effie L. Porter-Johnson Obituary
The family announces the passing of Effie L. Porter-Johnson (Arkadelphia, Arkansas) on August 25, 2026. Effie, born on April 11, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Effie L. Porter-Johnson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis Porter and Mary Bittlle Porter; her husband Carl Johnson; her daughter Kotonya Porter; her grandson James "Red" Rayford Hartsfield, Jr.; and her siblings, Louis Porter, Joseph Porter, Cynthia A. Porter, Linda Hunt and Marie A. Hunt.
She is survived by: her children, Kenneth L. Porter of Chicago, Patrina M. Porter (Glenn McDaniels) of Chicago, Natasha Porter (Raymond, Sr.) of Chicago and Carl Johnson Jr. of Arkadelphia, Arkansas.; her grandchildren, Lauren Hartsfield, James Hartsfield Jr., Natasha Hamilton, Juan Williams Jr., Hugh Jackson III, Ione Johnson, Raymond Height Jr., Louis Porter, Faith Porter, Fiona Porter and Ladaron Johnson; and her great grandchildren, Lamya Watkins, Armani Ambrose, Juan Williams III and Ariana Williams.
