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Obituary For Phyllis Porter Martin
Phyllis Porter Martin, 77, of 1569 Lovett St. Greensboro, NC, passed away February 2, 2022 at Beacon House.
Phyllis was born the oldest of 8 children in Greensboro, NC on February 16, 1944, to the late Monsley L. and Lessie Raleigh Porter. She graduated from James B. Dudley High School in 1962. Phyllis received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Shaw University in 1996.
Phyllis worked as proof-reader for Greensboro Rubber Stamp Company for over twenty-five years before the company closed in the early 2000s. She was a dedicated member of Collins Grove United Methodist Church since joining in mid 1960s where she was a member of the Gospel Choir, a former trustee, and the church secretary. Phyllis served faithfully on the National Dudley High School Reunion Committee and the local Dudley H.S. Chapter. She was a former President of her beloved Dudley Class of 1962 and participated on many committees.
Phyllis remained friends with her ex-husband, Eddie Martin, and is survived by their four daughters, Eileen A. Martin, Andrea G. Kirkland (Lawrence), Monica C. Martin and Ashley M. Salamanca; special niece Lisa M McMillan; grandchildren Farrah A. Martin, Franchesca G. Martin, and Tristan E. Salamanca; great-grandchildren Kash A. Roman and Kobe A. Martin; sister Joannie Porter Hutton; brother Mark “Roger” Porter (Debra) and a host of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by sisters Joyce Porter Sturdivant and Ruby Porter McMillan; brothers Monsley “Butch” Porter, Randolph “Randy” Porter, and Scottie Denard Porter.
The family will receive visitors at 3121 Colony Drive, Jamestown, NC 27282, and Family Visitation will be held at Brown Funeral Chapel 909 E. Market Street Greensboro, NC from 4 pm – 6 pm on February 6, 2022. The Homegoing Service will be held at Collins Grove United Methodist Church, 5210 Collins Grove Church Road, Greensboro, NC at 1 pm on February 7, 2022.
A Viewing will be held in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel on Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 4 pm - 6 pm.
Interment: Collins Grove Cemetery.
Professional services are entrusted to Perry J Brown Funeral Home.
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Ms.phyllis you will definitely be missed,I am so glad I had the opportunity to work with you and become close to you. You was like another grandmother to me words can't express how much I will miss having our talks. To the family I am so sorry for your loss. Continue to rest on my feisty. With much love Faith Alston.
My deepest condolences and prayers are with the family of the late Phyllis Martin. Phyllis will truly be missed and I will definitely miss seeing her at the Dudley reunions and the Dudley Class of 1962 Annual Fashion Show that I have been a part of for many years. May God continue to bless, comfort and keep you all lifted up in His loving care today and for the days to come. Much love, Bertha Brown James B. Dudley Class of 1977
To The Family We are deeply sorry for your loss. Phyllis didn't give up, she just gave out. Phyllis was definite a child of God, excellent mother,and a good friend. She was an avid volunteer, supporter and Drum Major for the James B. Dudley High School National Alumni Reunion. Classmate Harry L.M. Knight, Jr.
To The Family We are deeply sorry for your loss. Phyllis didn't give up, she just gave out. Phyllis was definite a child of God, excellent mother,and a good friend. She was an avid volunteer, supporter and Drum Major for the James B. Dudley High School National Alumni Reunion. National Reunion.
Rest in peace. From your family here in Waterbury, CT
My condolences to family and friends from family here in Waterbury, CT. She is my first cousin even though she was closer in age to my 2 older sisters. She even lived up here with us for a while. Never be forgotten from Karen Raleigh Bryant and husband David. Rest in peace
Our prayers are with you. May your precious memories and the sympathy of fiends help to comfort you at this time. Harry L.M. Knight, Jr
The Martin/Porter Families~~I extend my deepest condolences, love, and prayers to all of you at this difficult time. I will certainly miss Phyllis' kindness and keen sense of humor. Please know that I will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers~~Myrtle "Myrt" Barrett Soloman~~James B. Dudley Class of 1969
My Dear Friend Phyllis. We became Sisters from different families. Spending the last few days and hours with you will always be on my heart. May you rest in Peace in the arms of Our LORD and SAVIOR🙏🏽.Your Sister, Cynthia Greene Farrington❤
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you at this sad time in our lives. We loved Phyllis like a sister.A truly magnificent person.
Hubert Wagstaff
To the Martin Family, I am and will continue to pray for each of you. May God bless and keep you now and always!!!
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