Annette Gill

God gave us our magnificent “Angel on Earth” on June 10, 1951 with the birth of Annette

Porter. God called her back to her heavenly home on December 3, 2023, surrounded by those

who loved her dearly. We remain so grateful for the 72 years shared together. Annette,

daughter of the late Annie B. Gill and Charlie Porter, was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi. She

professed her belief in God at an early age and joined New Salem Missionary Baptist Church.

Annette remained committed to her baptismal vows and always strived to live her life

according to the principles outlined in Micah 6: 8 – to love justice, show mercy and walk humbly with God.

Annette was a 1969 graduate of Pontotoc Attendance Center and a 1973 graduate of

Mississippi Valley State University. Always committed to public service and helping others,

Annette had multiple roles in her work life. She began her professional career with Employment Services, North Mississippi Medical Center, Safe Incorporated, Belk, and then spent many years working at the Mississippi Department of Human Services where she provided exemplary service to those in need. After retirement she spent her most recent years working at Good Samaritan Health Services – again working to ensure access to quality health services for the clients.

Annette was very personable and well-loved as evidenced by the outpouring of love by all those she encountered – family, friends and clients. There was never a doubt about the loves of her life, for there were seldom conversations with Annette that did not include references to these loves – her daughter Tierney, brother Mark, and grandchildren Kinley and Kingston. Anyone who knew Annette, definitely knew these names. Her love for them was unwavering, her devotion unparalleled, and ensuring their success and happiness was her primary mission. To know that one is loved is a virtue which we all seek. Annette gave love and received love in this life and her memory will provide strength to us as we go forward.

Forever cherishing the memories of Annette’s life well-lived are…

Her daughter, Tierney Porter-Mosley (Kino); Grandchildren, Kinley, Kingston, and Kino, Jr.; brother, Mark Gill; First cousins with whom she was reared, Margaret Summerfield (Dorsey) of Shreveport, LA and Patricia Kennedy of Detroit Michigan; Nieces, Valeah Kennedy of New York, NY and Bridgette Summerfield of Houston, TX; Nephew, Samuel Kennedy, III, Detroit, MI; Aunts, Celia Clark-Moore of Grand Rapids, MI and Mary Jones of Grand Rapids, MI; Uncles, Willie Clark of Tupelo, MS and Dennis Clark of Grand Rapids, MI; Special Cousins with whom she held so dear to her heart, Vernesia Banks of Tupelo, MS; Gail Cherry of Tupelo, MS; Sherry “Bo” Westmoreland (Yolanda) of Verona, MS; Anita Knowles (James) of Tupelo, MS; Regina Sykes (Ronald) of Tupelo, MS; Lesha Garmon of Tupelo, MS; Jimmy Garmon (Sandra) of Tupelo, MS; Rodney Garmon of Tupelo, MS; Mike Garmon of Arlington, TX; Travis Garmon of Tupelo, MS; Tiffany Garmon of Tupelo, MS; and Nathaniel Betts (Onnie) of Pontotoc, MS; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, host of uncles and aunts, her brother, Charles Gill and nephew, Derrick Summerfield.

While we will miss your physical presence, we will always love you and never forget the impact

you had on our lives. Thank you for all of the love, care and beauty you gave us.

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