Martha Ainsworth Porter Obituary

We bid farewell to Martha Ainsworth Porter of Dowling Park, Florida, born in Meridian, Mississippi, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 18, 2026 at the age of 84. Martha touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Floyd Ainsworth and Lois Ainsworth; her brother Dr. Sterling Ainsworth; and her husbands, Earl Rhody and Dexter Porter.

She is survived by: her sons, Samuel Rhody (Debbie) of Freeport, FL and Michael Rhody (Eva) of Tallahassee, FL; her stepson Mike Porter of Tallahassee, FL; her daughters, Vanessa Rhody and Valarie Gallarelli (Mark) of Winter Garden, FL; her grandchildren, Michael Rhody, Jr. (Lauren), Kevin Rhody (LeAnna), Matthew Rhody, Samantha Rogowski (Evan), Cory Gallarelli (Victoria) and Amanda Gallarelli; and her great grandchildren, Peyton, Palmer, Emmaline, Johnathan, Jack, Asher and Lucy Kate.