Orelia Williams Porter's obituary , Passed away on May 27, 2021 in Harvey, Louisiana

Orelia Williams Porter

October 12, 1934 - May 27, 2021 (86 years old)

Harvey, Louisiana

Orelia Williams Porter's obituary , Passed away on May 27, 2021 in Harvey, Louisiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, INC

Share

Orelia Williams Porter

October 12, 1934 - May 27, 2021 (86 years old)

Harvey, Louisiana

Orelia Williams Porter Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 27, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Orelia Williams Porter of Harvey, Louisiana, born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Orelia Williams Porter to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Melvin Porter, Sr.; her child Cedrick "Papa" Lee Robinson; her parents, Roosevelt Williams, Sr. and Emmaline Lewis Williams; and her brother Roosevelt Jr..

She is survived by: her children, Rev. Dalvin Williams, Sr., Melvin Porter, Sr. (Brenda), James Porter (Rene), Dr. Jacqueline Harrison (Joseph), Shanna Porter Smith (Steven) and Amanda Porter Nixon; her grandchildren, Dana Lee (Khayree, Sr.), Cindy Jordan, Tyuanna Jackson (Donald), Ongelle Bergeron (Jonathan), Alexander Matthews, Dalvin Williams Jr., Semaj Amari Smith, Melvin Porter III (Bernadette), Tara Nixon, Latonya Nixon, Jamie Lynn Henry (Jared), Taiwannesha Porter and Arika Hill; her siblings, Leonard Theotis Williams, Mercedes W. Jones and Henry Lee Williams; her nieces and nephews, Ardise Williams, Lenetta Casimier (Darryl), Myra George, Troylynn Williams (Kevin), Eldric Warmington (Shewanda), Carlos Williams (Gilda), Ivan Williams, Mervin Warmington (Pam) and Byron George; her cousin Marjorie Davis; her friend Kathleen Lemon Brooks; and her daughters, Helen, Gail, Doris, Myra, Janice and Constance. She is also survived by 23 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED. IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ATTENDING WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, INC



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Orelia Williams Porter.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Orelia Williams Porter’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Sat

June 05

Visitation

Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church
922 Estalote Ave, Harvey, LA 70058

Sat

June 05

Celebration of life

Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church
922 Estalote Ave, Harvey, LA 70058

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Orelia Williams Porter and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help