Mildred Porter Gowdy Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mildred Porter Gowdy of Sumter, South Carolina, born in Dillon, South Carolina, who passed away on December 4, 2021 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mildred Porter Gowdy to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by : her husband John D. Gowdy; her parents, Luther Victor Porter, Sr. and Mary; and her siblings, Horace Porter, Luther Porter, Hubert Porter, Elliot Porter, Norman Porter, Heyward Porter, Lynwood Porter, Muriel Pridgen and Mary Cox.
She is survived by : her children, James David "J. D." and Lynda Gayle Field (Carll) of Sumter; her grandchildren, Carll C. Field, Jr. (Kim), Jamey Gowdy (Laura) and Shannon Oberle (Brandon); her great grandchildren, Daylin, Dalton, Kaylee, Diana, Elijah and Violet; her sister Murielene Caulder of Marion; her siblings-in-law, Donnie Pridgen, Lonnie Cox, Kay Porter and Faye Porter; and her nieces, Charlotte Tisdale and Vicki Porter.
COVID-19 precautions of face masks and social distancing are requested at the visitation and service.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to Christian Tabernacle, 3018 Us Highway 15, Sumter, SC 29154 or to the charity of one's choice.