Carolyn Stroheker Porter

October 22, 1919 - August 23, 2006

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Kilpatrick Funeral Home

1200 Lamy Lane

Monroe, LA 71201

318-323-9611 |

Carolyn Stroheker Porter Our beloved mother, Carolyn Stroheker Porter, slipped into glory on August 23, 2006. She had eagerly waited being united with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and her beloved husband, John A. Porter. Though we will greatly miss her, we released her with joy, knowing this is not the end. We have the great hope of life eternal with her because of our faith in Christ. Carolyn was born in Dallas, TX on October 22, 1919 to George C. Stroheker and Annie Lucile Travis Stroheker. After marrying John in 1938, they eventually settled in Ruston, Louisiana, where they lived for over 50 years. Life happily revolved around their children and their church family at Temple Baptist Church. For many years Carolyn taught Sunday School in Temple≠s College Department, was a member of the choir, and served with the International Friendship ministry. She worked at Louisiana Tech University for over 20 years, most of it as secretary to the Dean of Engineering. All whose lives touched Carolyn≠s were blessed by her kindness, gentleness, and cheerfulness. She lived out her love for Christ by loving and selflessly serving others. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband John after 64 years of devoted marriage. She is survived by her son John and his wife Patty of Arlington, TX; daughter Patty Martin and her husband Jonathan of Macon, GA; and daughter Brenda Harman and her husband Richard of Grand Prairie, TX; six grandchildren, Katie Feldhaus, Pamela Carmona, Casey Martin, Jeremy Martin, Laura Harman, Rick Harman; and three great-grandchildren Daniel Carmona, Claire Feldhaus, and Lillie Feldhaus. Heaven is a sweeter place because Carolyn is there. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Louisiana Baptist Children≠s Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211. Services will be held in the chapel of Temple Baptist Church in Ruston, Louisiana on Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 2 P.M. A private family graveside service will follow. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick≠s Funeral Home on Friday, August 25 from 5-7 P.M. Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Kilpatrick Funeral Home

1200 Lamy Lane

Monroe, LA 71201

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Mrs. Porter was one of the kindest and sweetest people I have ever known. She worked for my dad in the College of Engineering. I worked for Dr. Reneau in the Biomedical Engineering Dept. while I was a student at Tech so I saw her quite often. She was always so cheerful, friendly and caring. May God bless her. Ellie Topakoglu

Mr. & Mrs. Porter were both so very kind to me while I was a student at Louisiana Tech 1991-1995. They were always a source of wisdom and strength, and the perfect model of a Christian couple. I remember fondly the after church dinners we had at their house. I love them both and will miss them dearly.

I am so sorry to hear about the death of your Mother. I was working in Dean Bogard's office temporarily when I met Mrs. Porter. I knew immediately that she was someone special. I fell in love with her kindness, quick wit, compassion, really everything about her. Truly a "Woman of Grace". What great memories I have of her. Please know that I feel a sense of loss in my heart also. What great memories the family must have of such a special Mother, Grandmother, and friend. Fondly, Peggy Grau

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Porter. My father was Ben T. Bogard, Dean of Engineering at Louisiana Tech and Mrs. Porter was his secretary when I was a child. I cannot remember any specific statements, but as children understand without words, I know that he had the highest regard for her. I do remember her smiling face and that she was always very kind to my brother, sisters, and me.

Patty and Brenda, I know your Mom is in a sweet, sweet place and doing much better than us. I always enjoyed dropoing by Bogard Hall to see your mom and think of all the great memories we had at the BSU. Alton Prewitt

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Though I haven't seen Mrs. Porter in many, many years, I have fond memories of her when as a friend of Patty's I was invited to the Porter house or to the bakery. I remember she always made me feel special. Please accept my condolences.

I am thinking of y'all and remembering you in prayer during this time. Julie Allen

Patty, Jon and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Wish I would have had the pleasure of knowing her. Please know Casey and I are thinking of you all. Love, Wendy

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.