Ollie Mae Porter

Mrs. Ollie Mae Porter was born on July 21, 1934, in Glennville, Georgia, to the late Ellie Roe Ford and Mary Mincey Ford. As the fifth of eleven children, she spent her childhood surrounded by the love and companionship of a large family.

She was married to the late Mr. Junious A. Porter, and together they built a loving home and raised their family until his passing.

Mrs. Ollie Mae was a devoted member of St. James A.M.E. Church, where she faithfully served on the Stewardess Board and was an active member of the Minnie L. Williams Missionary Society. She supported her church in many other ways and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

In her later years, she made her home with her daughter, Sylvia, who faithfully brought her to Mt. Carmel Holiness Church in Richboro, Georgia, where she worshipped under the leadership of Bishop Julian A. Jones. She especially enjoyed listening to gospel music and hearing the Word of God.

On Sunday, July 5, 2026, Mrs. Ollie Mae peacefully departed this earthly life surrounded by her family, at the age of 91. Although her presence will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in the countless memories they shared and the lasting impact she made on everyone who was blessed to know and love her.

Mrs. Ollie Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Ellie Roe Ford and Mary Mincey Ford; her beloved husband, Junious A. Porter; five children, Ellis Futch, Troy Futch, Roger Futch, and Sharon D. Frasier (Johnny); beloved stepson Billy Lee Elliot (Avonia) and nine siblings: Doretha Smith, J.C. Ford, Mary Nell Brown, Rudolph "Pender" Ford, Ellie Roe Ford Jr., Ellis "Pop" Ford, Dorothy Alexander, Melva Ford, and Pansy Ford.

She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters: Mrs. Madeline Jordan (the late William "Bill") and Mrs. Earlene Oglesbee (Gene), both of Glennville, Georgia, and Mrs. Sylvia Andrews (Dexter) of Hinesville, Georgia; two sons: Mr. Charles Futch (Linda) of Hinesville, Georgia, and Mr. Senevice Porter (Joy) of Glennville, Georgia; one adopted son, Mr. George Porter (Tyronda) of Albany, Georgia; one adopted daughter, Miss Cassandra Porter of Hinesville, Georgia; a nephew she lovingly raised as a son, Mr. Michael Ford of Acres, Florida; one beloved brother, Jimmy Ford (Annie Mae) of Glennville, Georgia; one cherished sister by love, Ann Mosley (Charles) of Kansas City, Missouri; 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren who knew her as Big Mama; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.

Mrs. Ollie Mae's legacy of faith, love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.