Helen Mann Porter Register

Posted on September 23, 2022

Helen Mann Porter Register, 95, of Hardeeville, S.C., entered her Heavenly home on Sept. 20, 2022.

She was born in Mulberry, the eldest daughter of the late Rev. Dewey Mann and the late Mrs. Lucille Mann.

Helen spent most of her adult life in Perry; she was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church, where she also served as the secretary for 18 years.

She was married 35 years to Robert Kay Porter until his death in 1982.

She married Samuel Register in 1989 and remained so until his death in 2002.

Helen was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Mann Reddick and survived by her sister, Betty Mann Hughes (Colorado).

She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Sue Porter Fleming and her son, Brad Porter.

She is survived by her daughters, Robin Porter Vinson (Danny) of Indiana, Julie Porter Swanda (Tony) of Texas and Cindy Porter Brown (Dale) of South Carolina.

She is also survived by stepsons, Samuel Register Jr. (Sandy) and Thomas Register, both of Florida.

Helen also leaves behind a host of grandchildren and step-grandchildren, as well as great-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren, along with nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

She will certainly be remembered as a strong, devout Christian woman. She leaves behind a great legacy of faith!

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 23, at 3 p.m. at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Brett Officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Helen’s memory be given to Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, P.O. Box 3827, Bluffton, S.C. 29910.