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Mary Jane Porter

11/23/1939 - 11/05/2022

Obituary For Mary Jane Porter

On November 5, 2022, God whispered in Ms. Mary Jane Porter's ear and told her it was time to come home and be with him, so She took his hand and went home to be with the Lord. Ms. Porter's viewing will be November 10, from 5 pm to 7 pm here at Steele-Bullock Funeral Home located at 3950 Turnpike Rd. Portsmouth, VA. 23701, and a homegoing service at Fourth Baptist Church, at 11 am located at 726 South Street Portsmouth Va 23704. Please keep the Porter family in prayers.


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We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences. May God wrap his loving arms around your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Christel Spruill and The Ware Family

Mrs. Merritt, all my condolences to you and the whole family. May God strengthen you, sustain and comfort you in this difficult time. G. Poiri

I pray that God overwhelms all of you with His love and peace. Mary Jane loved an amazing life and touched so many people. Focus on the good she did and how you can carry her legacy on. I love you all so much.

- Nikki Nicole Denise Johnson Morris

Brenda, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am always here whenever you need someone. Love, Linda

To Mrs. Brenda Merritt and family I pray you will continue to have joy during your memories, peace in the coming days and love flowing from one to the other.

Mrs. Mattie Marie Sykes Burrell

Mrs. Merritt:

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. You are in my prayers.

Love,

Kathy Pitt

Mrs. Merritt, I want to offer my deepest condolences to you and your family. You all are in my prayers and thoughts go out to you in this time of sorrow for the passing of your Mom a precious jewel. Rita Miles (MHS)

We did not get the opportunity to know her, but we know her love, wisdom, and caring live on for all of us in her family. Mrs. Merritt, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers; may love surround you and bring your family peace. Your MHS English Family

My sincerest condolences to Ms. Brenda Merritt and family. I pray for comfort and peace during this difficult time. Sincerely, Cheryl Johnson

Well done thou good and faithful servant. With sincere sympathy and love, Anna Cross

Ms. Merritt ~ Praying for comfort and strength during this difficult time.

MaryScott Burt

To the Merritt and Porter Family; Please know that we share in your sorrow during this difficult time. But remember that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Weep as those that have hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. Lean on Him and trust Him to see you through. With heartfelt sympathy and love! Rev. Gilbert Harper and the Brown's A.M.E. Church Family.

Brenda, even though I never met your mother, I bet she was an angel right here on earth, because she raised another earthly angel...you! Nothing ever prepares us for the death of our mother. I pray God surrounds you with love and peace during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy for you and your family.

My deepest sympathy to the Grimes & Porter Family.We will keep you all in our prayers.Thomaseen we are here for you.Hold on to Allll the great memories,love you guys.Just a phone call away.ANYTIME!!!!! K Muhammad & Family & Your11Chance Salon Family❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏Much love.

My deepest condolences to Ms. Brenda Merritt and Family. May God be with you during this time and give you the peace only He can provide. Sincerely, Mrs. Diane J. Brame

To Ms. Brenda Merritt and Family,

On behalf of the administration, faculty and staff of Manor High School we offer our deepest sympathy to the Merritt family during this most difficult time. We pray that the memories of your mother will live in your hearts forever. Your Manor family is here for you and we pray you strength.

With Peace and Love,

Timothy Erskine Johnson, Ed.D. Principal

Our deepest condolences to the Porter an Merritt family. My God keep the entire family covered during the passing of their love one. We love you all. The Warren Family.

My deepest condolences to the Porter family. Praying for you all. Val Dozier

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Steele-Bullock FHC | Portsmouth, VA

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