Dawn Porter Obituary
The passing of Dawn Porter of Arden, North Carolina occurred on June 3, 2026. Dawn, born on August 4, 1944, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dawn Porter to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard H. Erdman and Anne E. Shaw Erdman; and her siblings, Elna Bellows and Richard Erdman. She is survived by: her children, Shannon Walton of Arden, NC, Richard Porter of Arden, NC and Randall Porter of Asheville, NC; and her grandchildren, Crysty Garrett (Richie) of Fayetteville, NC, Brittney Davidson (Matt) of Fayetteville, NC, Steven Basting (Kelly), Chelsy Wilson (David) of Asheville, NC, Drew Porter (Breea) of Asheville, NC, Abby Porter (Evan) of Asheville, NC, Parker Garrett (Julia) of Fayetteville, NC, Jackson Garrett of Fayetteville, NC, Caroline Garrett of Fayetteville, NC, Paislee Brannam of Asheville, NC and Phoenix Porter of Asheville, NC..
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Center for Conscious Living & Dying, 83 Sanctuary Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778 (828-329-0823).
