Obituary
Gloria Diane Carr of Jonesboro, formerly of Trumann, departed this life Sunday, June 2, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 30 days. She was born September 3, 1949 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Floyd Neal and Nita Jo Cox Porterfield. She was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church and a 1967 graduate of Trumann High School. She worked at Parker/Hannifin for many years before working at the Trumann Police Department and the Poinsett County Sherriff’s Department as a Dispatcher. She loved cooking, serving at her church, beach trips with her family, thrift store shopping with her sister-in-law and was a Razorback fan. She was affectionately known as “NuNu” to her grandsons as well as many friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Ricky Dale (Petey) Porterfield and her nephew Israel Porterfield.
She is survived by two daughters, Tracy (James) Dean of Little Rock, AR, Dana (Chris) Lands of Jonesboro; two brothers, Larry Neal (Donna) Porterfield of Rudyard, MI; Tony (Sharon) Porterfield of Olive Branch, MS; one sister, Loretta Jane (Phil) Harris of Moulton, AL; sister-in-law, Charlotte Porterfield of Lunsford; two grandchildren Caleb and Joshua Lands; and best friend Carol Green of Trumann.
The family will receive friends Thursday, June 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. A celebration of life will be Friday, June 7th at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Duffel officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Ronnie Richardson, Jamey Carter, Shane Blagg, Shannon Montgomery, Ronnie Dye, and Gary Henry.
An Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net
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Service Details
Public/Visitation
June 6, 2024
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Funeral Service
June 7, 2024
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Guest Book
"We know you were loved by your family and they will miss you much.
Boyd and Susan Shelton , Jonesboro ARJune 6, 2024
"Can't believe aunt Diane is gone so suddenly. Our hearts are broken that a final goodbye was not able to be shared with those she was the closest too. Our love and hugs are sent to Dana, Tracy and the rest of the family.
Heather Pavlat, MichiganJune 4, 2024
"I am so grateful for our friendship and the memories, never to be forgotten. There just aren’t any words that will express how much I will miss you, but I know I will see you again one day. Until then, I know you will be watching over those two precious grandsons. Love you my friend.
Wanda Jo Taylor , Trumann June 4, 2024
"So sorry to hear of Diane's passing! Larry, I just want you and the whole family to know I'm praying for comfort for you all during these very difficult times. May God wrap His arms around you all and give you a special memory of a time in your life of joy with your precious loved one!
(God Bless)
A Friend
Larry Cook
Larrry Cook, Walnut Ridge, AR. June 4, 2024
"Dear Tracy and Dana, Your Mom was always so wonderful to me and a big part of my best childhood memories. I will never forget my wonderful Aunt Diane. Sending hugs, love and prayers, Susan
Susan Carr-McGruder, Marion, ARJune 3, 2024
"Sending prayers for the family and friends and sending my condolences
Johnnie (Kendall) Mitchusson, Star CityJune 3, 2024
"Tracy, so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I am praying for you and your family!
Nona Henderson, El DoradoJune 3, 2024
"Diane, was a Sweet Lady always cared about everyone. Anytime she ran into me , She always had a smile and asked how I was. I’m going to miss her. Love Sylvia
Sylvia crews Pierce, Jonesboro June 3, 2024
"I offer my heartfelt sympathy especially to Dana, Chris, Josh and Caleb as well as to the rest of the family. I know this was truly unexpected. Diane loved all her family and the times spent with all of you. She (and you) were blessed by your closeness whether attending the boys' sporting events or on beach vacations that she seemed to love so much. God bless you and you must adjust to her not being here. Treasure the good memories you made together throughout the years, and know she'll always be in your hearts.
Mary Lee Brock Cunningham, JonesboroJune 3, 2024
