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Fonda Porter

September 25, 1939 — April 10, 2010

Porter, Fonda Fern, 70, of Radford, VA, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2010. She was born on September 25, 1939 in Midland, Michigan to the late Rexford Adams and Cora Terry Hancock. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Gene Porter and brother, Jon Hancock.

She retired as owner and manager of Famous Recipe Fried Chicken in Blacksburg, VA where she was fondly referred to as “the Chicken Lady” She devoted her life to the well-being of her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her children: Jill Porter Bendik of Ellicott City, MD, Jackie Porter McCollum of Blacksburg, VA, Joy Porter Craig of Radford, VA, and Jeffrey Todd Porter and wife Jennifer Lee of Radford, VA; grandchildren: Brooke and Brittany McCollum, Austin Bendik, Carly and Jacob Porter, and Jessica Craig; and numerous other family and friends.

A memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Blacksburg Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Tommy McDearis and Rev. (not a Dr.) Todd Millsaps officiating.
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