Theresa Ann Tumbleston Porche, age 69, passed away on July 27, 2024. She was born on July 28, 1954, in Charleston County, South Carolina to the late Edgar and Grace Tumbleston. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

In addition to her parents Theresa is preceded in the death by her granddaughter, Katilyn Payne; brother Bryan Tumbleston.

Theresa is survived by her husband of 56 years, Kenneth Porche Jr.; son, Daniel Porche (Melisa); brothers, Bubba, Vernon, and Leslie Tumbleston; grandson, John Payne; great- grandchildren, Dakota and Allysa Payne; uncle, Donald Tumbleston.

A memorial service will be held 2pm Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Upper Laurel Baptist Church. Reverend Cline Junior Hensley will officiate.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Upper Laurel Youth Fund, 9940 US Hwy 23, Mars Hill, NC 28754.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.