Ethel Mary (Givens) Porter Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ethel Mary (Givens) Porter (Houston, Texas), born in Rayville, Louisiana, who passed away. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ethel Mary (Givens) Porter or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charlie Givens and Sammie Givens; her husband Johnnie Porter; and her children, Vanessa Collier, Debra Givens, Patsy Hemphill and James Wiley.
She is survived by: her grandchildren, Previn Hemphill, Hiawatha Collier, Billy Collier, Reginald Hemphill, Felton Hemphill, Tashon Alford, Keith Alford, Danielle Hemphill, John Hemphill Jr., Rodrick Hemphill, Kyle Martel and Jimishia Roberts; and her children, John Hemphill and Dale Alford.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 29th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Troy B. Smith Professional Services Chapel (9013 Scott St, Houston, TX 77051). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 29th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, April 30th 2026 at 9:45 AM at the Houston National Cemetery (10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038).
