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, 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
Lifting you in prayer during this difficult time. Vera’s bright smile, humor, and the memories of shared adventures will always be cherished. Your marriage was a beautiful example of love and devotion. May you find comfort in knowing she is with the Lord in her heavenly home.
Warmly, John & Jennifer Tanner
Gene,
Carl and I are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers 🙏🙏
Carl and Lee Ann Chellman
Cousin, Dustin, Rachel and all your family,
Vera was a special lady!! From that very first time I ever saw her, we were all in our late teens, my thought was my cousin has the most beautiful girlfriend I’d ever seen, she went on to be the most beautiful wife, mother and grandmother. She was just as beautiful on the inside. I’m praying for all of you. She is with God now, and one day we’ll see her, and rejoice together.
God bless all of you. I know you’re hurting now.
I love you!!
Love Wendy
Gene, my deepest sympathies for you and your families loss.
Gene, We are so sorry to hear about Vera. May you find comfort in God’s presence.
Prayers for you and your family.
Sending sincere condolences.
Bob and Donna Wheeler
Gene I am lifting you and your precious children and grandchildren up in prayer. What a shock this was when I read of sweet Vera’ passing. Many great memories as we all went to high school together and even worked our first job at McDonald’s together. She was the best!
So sorry for the loss of your wife Vera. She was a wonderful lady and mother. My deepest sympathy for you and all of your family. She was a great classmate at LHS.
So very sorry Gene & family. Vera was always the sweetest in high school and beyond when she married you & became family!! I’m thinking of & praying for you all 🙏🙏🙏.
Gene, Dustin & Rachel,
We are so sorry for your loss, but so very thankful she has a testimony of salvation. We will see her again. The service was beautiful like she was inside and out.
Love to all of you & many prayers for the coming days.
Joel & Lisa