Mary Reece Portis

Mary R. Portis was Promoted to Glory on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. She was born on October 26, 1928 to John and Ella Tullock Reece in Winston-Salem, NC. She had 65 plus years service to The Salvation Army Corps in Winston-Salem. She held the following local leadership positions, YPSM, Home League Secretary, Girl Guard leader, Corp Cadet, Junior Soldier leader, Songster leader, and helped in League of Mercy. She also worked at the kettles in younger days at Christmas time. Mary is survived by her husband of almost 67 years Gray Portis, and three children, Donna P. Blackburn (Buddy), Linda P. Arrowood (Jim), and Timothy G. Portis (Janet). Mary had 6 grandchildren, John C. Blackburn, (Shannon), Melinda K Blalock, Cynthia D. Williamson, Christina L. Flanegin (Jimmy), Heather Myers (Lee), and Jessica Hedgren (Matt). Mary had 14 great grandchildren Dylan Myers, Brody Hedgren, Ryder Hedgren, Tate Hedgren, Duke Hedgren, Michael C. Blackburn, Adrian K. Blackburn, Joshua D. Blalock, Brendan X. Blalock, Bradley X. Blalock, Chloe S Williamson, Mikayla L. East, Logan R. Blackburn and Austin D. Van Etten. A Funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 31, 2017, at the Washington Park Corps with Major Jim Arrowood officiating. The family will receive friends and family one hour before the service at 12:00 pm. Mary was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a devout believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, and our loss is heaven's gain. Her favorite passage of scripture is Romans 8: 28-39. Romans 8:28 ""And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose"". In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Salvation Army Washington Park Corps, 1411 South Broad St. Winston-Salem, NC 27127. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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