Julia Violet Porter, age 5, of Burgaw peacefully departed her brief, but oh so significant life on earth to ascend to her everlasting life in heaven on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was the happiest, sweetest, most loving child and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. Julia was full of love and light and radiance. She brought so much joy into our lives.

Julia was born May 21, 2013 in Wilmington and is the beloved daughter of Joani Usher and Jeff Porter. In addition to her parents Julia is survived by her brothers, Jacob Usher and Joseph Porter; sister, Joslyn Porter; maternal grandmother, Linda Usher and her husband, M.D.; maternal grandfather, Delmer Rogers and his wife, Pat; paternal grandmother, Sheila Porter and her husband, Claude; great grandparents, Bertha Rogers and Bernice Hardison and her husband, Carl; aunts, Aimee Gautier (Chris), Tracey Rogers (Dell) and Kim Futrell; uncle, Jamie Rogers; many extended family and friends all who dearly loved Julia.

The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw with funeral beginning at 11:00 a.m. Gary Bell will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

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A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.