Evelyn Ogborn

On Friday, February 26, 2021, Evelyn Ogborn, loving mother and grandmother departed this life for her eternal home at the age of 90 in Mobile, Al. Evelyn was born October 27, 1930 in Clanton, Al to Roberta Weaver Hubbard and Grover Thurman Hubbard. She was the eldest of fifteen children and also had four older half siblings.

Evelyn married Joseph Allen LaPorte Sr. in 1948. They had four children together: Joseph LaPorte Jr., Grover Jake LaPorte Sr., Paul Dana LaPorte, and Denise LaPorte Brock. Her husband, Joseph Allen LaPorte, passed away in 1975. She later remarried to Francis Ogborn in 1976. She was a devoted wife, mother, friend, and homemaker. She was a devout follower of Christ and a member of the Mobile Revival Center for many years. Her interests included family, gardening, sewing, and reading. She enjoyed gospel music and cooking for her family and church functions.

Mrs. Ogborn is survived by her son, Grover Jake LaPorte Sr., daughter, Denise LaPorte Brock, remaining siblings, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by husbands, Joseph Allen LaPorte Sr and Francis Ogborn., and sons Joseph Allen LaPorte Jr and Paul Dana LaPorte.

The visitation will be held Friday, March 5, 2021, from 1-2 pm at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. The interment will follow at 2:00 pm at Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.