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Mrs. Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Kaminer Porter

  • October 5, 1933 - January 6, 2012
  • Columbia, South Carolina
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“Dearest Diane, I am so saddened to hear about your mom. She was a very caring person and I am so so glad that I got to spend so much time with her...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Lucy Tevepaugh - Chapin, SC

“Donna & Diane: So sorry to read of your sweet mother's passing. Please know you and your families are being lifted up in prayer throughout this...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Carol Latimer-Finethy - Columbia, SC

“Donna, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Crystal Turner - West Columbia, SC

“TO THE FAMILY, MAY GOD COMFORT YOU, EASE YOUR PAIN AND MAY HE WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF NEED. REMEMBER TO NEVER FORGET THE...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: KAREN DALE - LEXINGTON, SC

“I am so sorry to hear about Betty's passing. She was a very special person and friend. I know that she is with the Lord and Porter now. Our...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Dolores Kerns - Columbia, SC

“Diane, please know we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Let us know if we can do anything for you and Harold. Love. Bob and Beth Coble ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Beth Coble - Columbia, SC

“On behalf of the staff of Dunbar Funeral Home, I extend our sincere condolences to the Porter family. ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Greg Dunbar - Columbia, SC


COLUMBIA Graveside service for Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Kaminer Porter, 78, will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Woodridge Mausoleum. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street is assisting the family.
Born in Columbia on October 5, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Drafts Kaminer and Eula Rish Kaminer. She was raised by her beloved grandmother, "Mollie" Harmon Kaminer from age 15. Betty graduated from Dreher High School in the Class of 1951. On April 11, 1952 she married N.G. Porter, Jr., and they had 3 girls during their 37 years of marriage.
Surviving are daughters, Debra Porter Burton of Rock Hill, Donna Porter Goldberg and Diane Porter Reaves, both of Columbia; a sister Julia Kaminer Long of Columbia; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, all of whom were the joys of her life. She was predeceased by her husband N.G. Porter, Jr; sisters, Billie Jean Kaminer Caldwell and Barbara Kaminer. She was a devoted wife, and loving mother, who always put her children and others before herself. She was an avid Gamecock fan and an incredible role model for those in her life.
The family would like to thank Dr. Brad Word for the care he provided her as her physician and friend. They would also like to thank Dr. Leland McElveen, Dr. Mark Mayson and those caring for her on 8th Averyt at Palmetto Health Baptist.
Donations may be made in her memory to Greene Street United Methodist Church, 1106 Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29201.