Ella Moore Porter, 84, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly home to her eternal rest on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Huntington Health Care of Burgaw.

She was born January 5, 1930 in Beaufort County, the daughter of the late Edward Shirley and Annie Griffin Moore. Also remembered is Ella's first husband, Benjamin "B.H." Thompson who died after several years of their marriage. Later, Ella married Robert L. "Corky" Porter, her husband of 56 years, who died in 2011. Also preceded in death was Ella's granddaughter, Sarah Hale; sister, Ruth Darden; and brothers, Bob and Huck Moore..

Ella is survived by her daughters, Becky Porter Henderson (Gerald), Roberta Porter, and Florence Thompson; son, Benny Thompson (Jan); grandchildren, Mitchell Henderson (Carie Beth), Amy Mathews (James), Johannah Woods (Matt), Jimmy Hale, and Michael Thompson; 11 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; brother, Bill Moore (Ellen); sisters, Joyce Burris and Shirley Moore; and many extended family.

She was a long time and faithful member of Moores Creek Baptist Church.

Ella loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a joy to know and was a well known gifted story teller and author of many poems. Many will remember the years that Ella with her sparkling personality played "Mrs. Santa". Being a very family oriented mama, Ella planned many family outings and camping trips enjoyed by all. Ella and Corky's home on the river was filled with love, laughter and sunshine shared generously with all who came to visit. Cherished memories of Ella remain in our hearts.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw. Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Moores Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Philip Eakins officiating.

The family would like for you to consider a memorial gift in honor and memory of Ella to Moores Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, C/O Kaye Nobles, 203 Bowers Lane, Currie NC 28435.

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The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw. Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Moores Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Philip Eakins officiating.