With deepest sorrow, we at Henryhand Funeral Home, regret to announce the passing of  Clara Ann Giles Porter, 73, of Kingstree, SC, wife of Junious Porter, who passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Life Reflections

Mrs. Clara Ann Giles Porter, the daughter of the late Deacon Sam Giles and Deaconess Mary Jane Green Giles, was born August 1, 1951 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at MUSC Columbia, SC, surrounded by her loved ones.

Clara attended the public schools of Williamsburg County and was a 1969 graduate of C.E. Murray High School. She was employed by Kingstree Inn, Baxter and Kingstree Knits. She really enjoyed watching Westerns and gospel videos.

Clara joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. At the time of her death, she was a member of Open Heart.

Clara married Junius Porter in July of 2004. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents; her parents, Deacon Sam Giles and Deaconess Mary Jane Green Giles; her brothers Charlie Giles and Deacon Abraham Giles, and her sister Cassandra Giles.

Loved ones left to cherish her memories: her loving and devoted husband, Junius Porter of the home; one daughter, Mary Lynn Giles of Kingstree, SC; two granddaughters that she loved dearly, MiChaela Giles and Samra Giles both of Kingstree, SC; one great-grand, Aaliyah Pressley that she really adored; two sisters-in-law, Hazel Giles and Dora Sumpter both of Lane, SC; one brother-in-law she took as a brother, Darryl Porter; her nieces and nephews, John (Shenae) Murray, Tonya Huell, Delicia (Tony) Winyard, Lance (Victoria) Giles, Corey (Kendra) Giles, Ina (Reggie) Jenerette, Charlton Giles and Tyra McBride; two cousins, Sylvia Hunt, Elizabeth McBride; one adopted daughter, Norma Frierson; two friends she took as sisters, Mrs. Ophia Fulton and Mrs. Betty Battle; along with a host of other relatives, family, and friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree , SC - 843-354-2292.