Ruby Taylor Porter

Following a short illness, Ruby M. Taylor Porter, 88, of Malvern, made her way to Paradise on Saturday, June 30, 2012, from National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. She was the widow of Fred Porter, to whom she was married on August 7, 1944. Born in Bismarck AR, on August 26, 1923, to John Elgin and Ora Mae Lasiter Taylor, who preceded her in death, Ruby was the youngest of five children. Her siblings were Floyd L. Taylor, Garth E. (Bill) Taylor, Truman E. Taylor, and Mabel T. Price, all of whom were waiting for her in Heaven. Ruby was a graduate of the former Central High School, south of Malvern, where she was a formidable guard for the school's basketball team. She maintained her love for the sport, and, until her illness prevented her from watching, Ruby avidly viewed every televised game she could. For many years, Ruby worked in the manufacturing industry, where she helped construct TV sets for Curtis Mathes, Inc. in Benton, AR. In addition, she served as a care-giver for many elderly patients, each of whom she truly loved. She was a member of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, and the Senior Adult Ladies Sunday School Class. Though Ruby had no children, she adopted each of her nieces and nephews as her own, and loved them with all her being. Among those who are left to remember her undying love and never-ending devotion are the sons and daughters of her siblings, W. Mitchell Price (Connie), Ronald L. Price (Lisa), Larry D. Price (Carlene), Robert Taylor, Babartha T. Adkins (David), and Dewana T. Gober (Alan). Also remembering her with much love are the children of her husband's brothers and sister. They include R. Clayton Manning, Richard C. Manning, J. Magaline Canada, Rosa E. Stone, Freda J. Bosley, Sue Vantrease, and Betty Jane Mitchell. Ruby is also survived by her Fur Baby, Tiger, the Cat, who will now make his home with one of Ruby's great-nieces. On Thursday morning, July 5, at 10:00 a.m., in the chapel of Atkinson Funeral Home, a celebration of Ruby's life will be led by Bro. John Owen, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church. An hour of remembrance and visitation will be hosted prior to the ceremony, at 9:00 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Immediately following the service, Ruby will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, in Ouachita Cemetery at Donaldson, AR. She will be carried to her resting place by nephews, Ron, Mitch, Larry, and Matthew Price, and Kirk and Kale Gober. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home

Ruby Taylor Porter

August 26, 1923 - June 30, 2012