Marilyn Porterfield, 85, passed away in Jacksonville, Florida on Wednesday, June 15, 2023. She was born in Bluefield, West Virginia and later moved to Roanoke, Virginia. She completed nurses training in Roanoke where she met and married Dr. James Porterfield Jr. just as he began his medical training over a period of 9 years including duty in the United States Air Force. They then settled in the Orlando area and were there for 40 plus years. Marilyn was a true Christian, loving wife and wonderful mother to her children Tripp, Laura and David and she was a loving grandmother to her grandchildren. She held many positions in various organizations, the last being PEO chapter EW. Illness forced the family to move to Jacksonville where their children resided. After many treatments and surgical procedures; she finally succumbed to the illness.
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Service
Gathering of Friends
Loomis Funeral Home
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
June 23, 2023
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Funeral
Loomis Funeral Home
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
June 23, 20231:00pm - 2:00pm
Graveside
Edgewood Greenwood Cemetery
141 Edgewood Drive, Apopka, Florida 32703
June 23, 20232:00pm
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
420 W Main St
Apopka, FL 32712-3452
Robert & Kippling Smalls says
Our deepest condolences to Mr. Jim and the entire PORTERFIELD family. We lived next door to Ms. Marilyn and Mr. Jim in Jacksonville for a number of years and they were two of the most loving, caring people in the neighborhood. They treated us as family and was always willing to lend a helping hand, as well as give sage advice if needed. Ms. Marilyn was truly a loving, God fearing Christian who shared her love for Christ and people. She will truly be missed. Although she is now absent in the body, we take comfort in knowing that she is present with our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ in Heaven.
Michele Price Holskey & families says
Dear Jim and family,
My heart goes out to all of you. I have such fond memories of Marilyn and my mom together. They are together again in peace and comfort. I loved hearing stories of their time in nursing school in Roanoke and the special bond they shared throughout life. The Price family loved spending time with the Porterfield family at the side-by-side cabins in the Virginia mountains, such special memories that I cherish. Marilyn loved all of you and enjoyed updating us on everyone’s activities and interests. We love you all and send hugs and blessings. With deepest sympathy,