Roberta Scanlan Porter's Obituary
Roberta Scanlan Porter on Monday, October 8, 2007.
She was a native and life resident New Orleans, LA born to the late Robert F. and Stella Rau Scanlan on August 9, 1923.
She was a devoted wife to the late Preston Porter and a loving mother to Janet P. Zaring (Dexter) and Judy P. Beier (Karl). She is also survived by six grandchildren: Denise Porter Kemp(Tim O’Sullivan), Mimi Porter Zeigler (Kevin), Karli Porter Beier, Kory Porter Beier, Dexter S., Jr., David M. Zaring and three great-grandchildren: Philip Porter Kemp O’Sullivan, Adaline Porter Zeigler and Cade M. Zaring.
Private Services were held Wednesday, October 10, 2007 followed by interment at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of St. Tammany, 1202 S. Tyler St., Covington, LA 70433.
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