I just wanted you to know I’m home. Everything is so pretty here, so white, so fresh and so new. I want you to close your eyes for a moment so you can see it too. Please try not to be sad, but try to understand. God is taking care of me, I’m in the shelter of His hands. Here there is no sadness, no sorrow, no crying and no more pain. It is so peaceful listening to all the angels sing.
I am just gone for now, but I’ll be the first face you see when you join me!
Love Mom
Wonderful Mother by: Nedra
God made a wonderful mother, A mother who never grows old; He made her smile of the sunshine.
And He moulded her heart of pure gold; In her eyes He placed bright shining stars, In her cheeks fair roses you see; God made a wonderful mother, And He gave that dear mother to me.
If Roses Grow In Heaven
If roses grow in Heaven Lord
Please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my Daughter’s arms and tell her they’re from me. Tell her that I love and miss her and when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day.
But there is an ache within my heart that will never go away.
I Love You, Mom
“She Is Gone”
By David Harkins
Love, George
You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her or you can be full of the love you shared. You can remember her and only that she’s gone or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
“Inspirational
Love”
You were an inspiration to many and a confidant to most... The life that you lived was rewarding, Yet you did not boast...
You have left a legacy and a blueprint for many to use... Hearts and minds are lifted in love...Not filled with blues...
Love You, From Sharon
Our Beloved Sister
We little knew the day that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn’t go alone. For part of us went with you The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories. Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.
Love, Your Sisters & Brothers
Callie Mae Lockhart Porter
July 3, 1951 - April 23, 2021
“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
II Timothy 4:6-8
Callie Mae Porter was born on July 3, 1951 in Shelby, MS to the late R.G. Lockhart and Louvenia Caldwell. She gratuated from Mitchell High School in 1969. She confessed Christ at an early age at Greater Mt. Calvary M.B. Church, where she remained a faithful member until her untimely death on April 23, 2021.
Callie worked for the United States Postal Service for over 45 years until she retired in 2019. She received numerous awards and developed some beautiful, long lasting friendships. She was loved by so many people and her outlook on life was so positive. She shared a special bond with her daughters, son, mom and siblings. Callie developed a passion for sewing and would make clothing for her children. She was fun-loving, caring, loved to bowl, travel and line dance with the Orange Mound Community Center Energizers.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her mother, Louvenia Willingham, her children Nedra (Jarvis) Morgan of Memphis, TN, Sharon (Reginald) Mitchell of Southaven, MS and George (Beth) Porter of Roanoke, VA; (8) grandchildren: Mario Martin, Alexis Morgan, Alionte Morgan, Dakota Moore, Zada Porter, Shawn Washington and Micah Porter; (2) great grandchildren: Tyrek Morgan and Tyson Morgan; (4) sisters: Adeane Dobey, LaVerne Willingham, Teresa Deveaux, Barbara Willingham; (2) brothers: Scott (Frances) Willingham, Freeman Willingham; (4) siblings preceeded her in death: Edward Willingham, Jimmy Willingham, Mattie Harris and Lottie Mack, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and a very special friend Phillip Bantu.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.” Psalms 23
Reflections
Order of Celebration
Saturday, May 1, 2021 • 11:00 A.M. The Lord’s Tabernacle Holiness Church
2818 Midland Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38111
Pastor Melvin Kneeland, Pastor Pastor Henry K. Ewing, Officiating
Words of Comfort..............................................................................................................................Sis. Morrison
Remembering Ms. Callie Mae Porter (Respectfully Two Minutes, Please) Greater Mt. Calvary Althea Elmore - Co-Worker/Bestfriend Family
“When The Gates Swing Open” Eulogy.................................................................................................................................Pastor Henry K. Ewing
Recessional ~Remains will not be viewed after Eulogy~
