Demearl "Pete" C. Porter, 84, of Sebring went to be with her Lord on Monday morning December 31, 2012 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring. A native Floridian she was born in Miami on December 23, 1928 to parents Mary (Grimsley) and Adrian Cottle. Mrs. Porter moved from Miami to Immokalee where she was the owner and operator of Porter's Beauty Shop, then moving to Sebring 35 years ago. Mrs. Porter was an active member at the First Baptist Church of Lake Josephine and loved spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Porter is preceded in death by her loving husband Arthur SR and she is survived by her loving children Arthur Porter, Jr. of LeHigh Acres, Brenda Lee of Lake Placid, and Gloria Schmitten of Ft. Lauderdale; 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A service to celebrate Mrs. Porter's life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday January 5, 2013 at the First Baptist Church of Lake Josephine 111 Lake Josephine Drive, Sebring, FL with Dr. Kevin M. Ahrens officiating. Inurnment services will take place at a later date at the Garden of Memories in Kelly, NC. The family suggest donations be made in Demearl's memory to the First Baptist Church of Lake Josephine Memorial fund. Words of comfort to the family and a video tribute of Mrs. Porter's life can be seen by visiting www.scottfuneralservices.com. Cremation arrangements entrusted with the Scott Funeral Home, 504 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 863-465-4134