Ann Burton Portis

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Biography: Ann Burton Portis died on September 27, 2018. She was born February 13, 1942, in Memphis, TN, at Methodist Hospital. She was raised in Lepanto, AR, with mother and father Evelyn Ann and J.C. Portis, two brothers Clay Portis and Ernest B. Portis, mothers? parents in Marked Tree, AR, Annie Bradsher Burton and Ernest B. Burton, fathers? parents Agnes Mays and Daniel Franklin Portis of Lepanto. She is preceded in death by brother Clay Portis, parents Evelyn Ann and J.C. Portis, grandparents were the late Annie Bradsher and Ernest P. Burton, and Agnes Mays and Daniel Franklin Portis. She is survived by brother Ernest B. Portis, his children Wesley Portis, Bradsher Portis and wife Robin Portis and their daughter Caroline Clayton Portis; Clayton Allen and husband Lee Allen, and children Ellie Allen, Leeland Allen, and Wesley Gray Allen. Ann Burton graduated from Monticello Prep School in Godfrey, IL, and attended University of Arkansas in Fayetteville for two years. She was a member of Evergreen Garden Club, the Arkansas Symphony Guild, United Daughters of the American Revolution, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. A visitation will be held on September 30, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St., Little Rock, AR, 72205 (501)666-0123. The burial will be in Lepanto at Potter?s Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society, AETN, and Arkansas Children?s Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

Condolences(09)

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God

Vannette Vititow

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

AB was SOOOO much more than this obit says! She was so generous and kind and loved a good party or a good cause. We ALL loved her so much!

Charles & Anne Allen

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are so saddened to learn of our loss of Ann. We WILL miss her and her willingness to support those civic and community endeavors that serve us all! Our faith, our families, and our friends are our sources of our peace, our support, and our comfort. Thank you, Dear Ann!!!

Burke Johnston

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I will miss Burton. We met about 40 years (hard to believe)
ago in Little Rock. She has been a kind and funny friend all those years. Thanks for all you did for me and many others,
Ann Burton.

Terry Barket

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

AB was one of a kind...she greatly enriched my life and was a dear friend when I needed one the most. I shall remember all the laughter and smile through my tears.

Jane Lovett Holt

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Ann was one of a kind with a delightful spirit and always a smile. I am thankful I could call her friend. Peace be with you all at this time.

Susan Mehlburger

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Burton was our Grand Dame, taught well by Evelyn Ann. She shared with us her love of entertaining, politics, music, travel and how to be apart of all things beautiful and good. She fought the good fight. Rest In Peace precious friend.

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dan Farley

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Ann Burton Portis

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