Ms. Carolyn Porter entered into eternal rest on Saturday May 18th 2024 in Fort Mill, South Carolina following a long illness. A native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Means and Lois Means of Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Ms. Porter attended Carver High School in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1959 and retired from Union Camp Corporation. She also worked at Carolina Cash Company for several years. It was there she was blessed to meet and form lifelong relationships with many people.

Ms.Porter was preceded in death by (2) sisters, Susie Mae Johnson and Sheila Means and (1) brother, James Edward Fuller, all of Spartanburg, South Carolina.

"Ms.Carolyn", as she was affectionately called, was considered the matriarch of her family. She not only raised her (3) sons, but played an active role in the rearing of her (7) sisters and (2) brothers as well, all while displaying a "quiet strength", even at the most difficult and challenging times of her life. However, it was during these time when she would often say, " ain't nothing like a try." Her glowing smile and beauty captivated those around her.

Ms. Porter leaves to cherish fond, loving and encouraging memories: (3) sons, Richard Porter of Fort Mill, South Carolina, Scottie (Sylvia) Porter and Gregory Porter, both of Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Additionally, (5) sisters, Ann Means, Annette Maxton, Delores Means, Vernelle (Reginald) Doggett, and Angela Means, all of Spartanburg, South Carolina. (1) brother, Charlie (Diane) Means of Spartanburg, South Carolina, along with (7) grandchildren and (6) great-grandchildren in addition to a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be in the Shiloh Memorial Gardens, Inman, SC.

The family is receiveing friends at 200 Dallas Place, Spartanburg, SC 29306.