Joyce Ward Porter Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joyce Ward Porter of Portsmouth, Virginia, born in Augusta, Georgia, who passed away on May 28, 2024 at the age of 95. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Vernon Ward and Ruby Gunter Ward; her husband Samuel Frederick Porter; and her sister Martha Frances Goodrum. She is survived by: her sons, Stephen and Don; her daughters-in-law, Carolyn and Beth; her grandchildren, Honey Bunny Boos, Olivia Coggins (Jacob), Lindsey Hines (Ian), Christine Lyden (Troy), Laura Frith (Chad) and Sam Porter (Cynthia); and her great grandchildren, Hurley and Garrett Coggins.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Union Mission Ministries, 5100 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502.
