Teresa “Terry” Lynn Porter David

Glover Funeral Home Dothan

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Posted by: Glover Funeral Home
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Date: Mar 21 2023 4:42 PM

Teresa “Terry” Lynn Porter David, a resident of Cottonwood, completed her beautiful and faithful earthly life surrounded by her family on Monday, March 20, 2023, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am (CDT), Friday, March 24, 2023, at Memphis Baptist Church with Reverend Tom Daniel and Reverend Jim Tate officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:45 am until 10:45 am prior to the services.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to the Memphis Baptist Church Building Fund, 4595 Eddins Road, Dothan, AL, 36301.

Terry was born May 22, 1956, in Marianna, FL to Jerry Lamar Porter and Mary Camp Porter. She spent her early years in Chipley and Panama City and was a 1974 graduate of Bay High School. She also attended Gulf Coast College. Terry was the director of the business office at Gulf Coast Hospital for 28 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of Memphis Baptist Church.

One of the most important things Terry leaves to her family is a legacy of faith in Jesus Christ.  She used the gifts, skills and knowledge God gave her to serve the many people who had the privilege to know her.  Terry was a student and lover of the Bible and loved to share with others what she learned through her gift of teaching. Through the years, she led and facilitated a myriad of Bible studies.  She used her love of cooking and her gift of hospitality to create a loving and warm environment for fellowship and learning among family and friends.  Terry used her musical talent to lead in worship, celebrate marriages and console the grieving.  She was a friend and confidant who shared her wisdom to encourage and embolden those around her.  Terry could always be counted on to intercede in prayer for any and all.  She loved to have fun whether it was with her family or her friends.  Her smile and laugh were infectious.  Terry was a beloved wife and perfect helpmate, a tender and loving mother and grandmother whose life of rare and beautiful service more than fulfilled it wide opportunities.

She is preceded in death by her father.

Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Sidney Lamar David; daughters, Heather Brewer (Mike) of Canton, GA, Holly Littlefield (Jamie) of Arlington, TN, Kari Peterson, who she loved as a daughter, of Panama City, FL; her mother, Mary Porter of Panama City, FL; grandchildren, Sydney Brewer, Kaden Brewer, Ty Littlefield, Bryce Littlefield, Crimson Reign, Kendell Peterson; brother, Larry Porter of Panama City, FL; sister, Beverly Keen (Carl) of Bonifay, FL; special friend, Paul Wunstell and children, Angelina and Aiden all of Panama City, FL; mother-in-law, Shirley David of Panama City, FL; sister-in-law, Pamela David of Panama City, FL; and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Brewer, Jamie Littlefield, Glen and Ann Harper, Bill and Brenda Nessler, Marty and Linda Chizmar, Rylan and Karissa Splain and Lewis and Becky Miller.

Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com

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