A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home with Dr. Tom McCoy officiating. Visitation with the family will take place on Tuesday, March 3, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Place of rest will be in the Middle TN State Veterans Cemetery on Monday, March 9, 9, at 1:00 p.m.
Vera Faye Henley Porter, age 62 of Dickson, passed away suddenly on March 1, 2026, at Horizon Medical Center. She was born on March 11, 1963, in Lebanon, TN, to the late Billy James Henley and Billie Sue Boykin Henley.
Vera shared over 43 years of marriage with her soulmate, Gene Porter. Her greatest joy came from being called “Mimi” by her 4 grandchildren, whom she adored and loved spending time with. She was a devoted member of Thompson Station Church.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Porter was preceded in death by her brother: Randall James Henley.
Survivors include her husband: Gene Porter of Dickson; her children: Dustin Porter (Kelsey) of Charlotte and Rachel Barger (Kevin) of Columbia; her grandchildren: Bentley Dodd, Braelyn Dodd, Hagen Porter, and Heidi James Barger; her mother-in-law: Mary Ruth Porter; and sister-in-law: Hannah Young (Jimmy).
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Gene, sorry for your loss. Peace to you and the family. If you need anything from me please reach out. I am here. Bamm
so sorry for your loss, Vera always had a kind word to say with a smile on her face. I loved seeing her & Gene when they were young, married, had a beautiful family on into grandparents. God Bless 🙏🏼❤️
Sorry for your loss, prayers for you & your family 🙏🏻🙏🏻 God bless you all.
Gene – Shawn & I are sending our thoughts & prayers to you and your family! We loved Vera – she was always fun to be with our motorcycle escapades!!! She was a special Lady. Call us if you want or need to Buddy. Love, Shauna & Shawn.
I am so sad to hear this news. I pray you all can find comfort in God during this unexpected time of grief.
My heart breaks for you. I know how much you meant to each other. Over 45 years goodness Gene I know you will be with her again someday.
Gene you Rachel, Dustin, and all family are in my thoughts and prayers! So many precious memories with her back to Jr high and forward. She was a wonderful friend and constant in my Life! Always there when I needed her. Her smile lit up a room. I know she is on to Glory! one day we will all be together again! 🙏❤️ Love you all.
Gene, Rachel and Dustin!!!
We are so sorry about Vera. She is a special lady. We will pray and pray again for your strength and comfort at this time and the future.
We Love you All,
Terry and Sandy Hubbard