May God bless you and your...
Tom and Debbie
Sympathies to you and your family.
Rhonda Tuthill
May 20, 2019 | Maryville, TN
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Merna M Porter
Mar 26, 1930 - May 14, 2019
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Merna was always so very kind to me. She truly had a beautiful soul. My faith teaches me that she is with the Lord now and I'm sure He prepared a very special place just for her. I will be praying for everyone who is missing her right now.
Chris Campbell
May 19, 2019 | O'fallon, MO | Friend
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TOM--I SURE WILL MISS YOUR MOTHER AT CHURCH. SHE WAS THE FIRST ONE I SHOOK HANDS WITH WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH. THEN WE WOULD HAVE A LITTLE CHAT. VERY NICE LADY. SO SORRY.
LARRY ENDSLEY
May 17, 2019 | CHARLESTON, IL | Friend
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She was such a sweet lady and made outstanding cookies! She will be missed!
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Campbell
May 16, 2019 | Augusta, MO | Friend
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sing with the angels Ms. Merna..... and keep looking for me I am on my way......
Dianna Terrell
May 16, 2019 | Charleston, IL | Friend
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Aunt Merna was a very sweet and kind Lady.I will always remember time spent with her. My thoughts and prayers to Diane, Steve, Tom, And the Family
Dennis Carter
May 15, 2019 | Manchester, TN | Family
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Obituary
Merna's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL – Merna May Porter, age 89 of Charleston, left her earthly home on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. A Graveside Service, honoring and celebrating her life, will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Mattoon with Pastor Curt Weaver officiating. Donations in her honor may be made to East Harrison Street Church of God and may be left at the graveside service or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.
Merna was born March 26, 1930 in Charleston, Illinois, to the late Guy and Grace (Hopper) Hurst. She married Roy A. Porter on November 13, 1948 and they celebrated 62 years of marriage prior to his death on August 14, 2011. She was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Verna Carter and sister, Kenova Coppersmith; and five brothers, Kenneth, Bill, Russell, Daniel and Harold Hurst.
Merna is survived by a loving and devoted family including her daughter, Diane Ingle and husband John, two sons, Tom Porter and wife Debbie and Steve Porter and wife Sandy, all of Charleston; five grandchildren, Todd (Jenny) Porter, Derek Porter, Ashley (Tim) Temple, Amy (Glen) Diener and Kevin (Amanda) Ingle; twelve great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Merna was employed with Zenith in Paris, the Charleston Brown Shoe Company, and with the family business, Porter Auto Body in Charleston. She was a member of East Harrison Street Church of God, and enjoyed the friendship and fellowship of the Golden Girls and the Young at Heart Senior Group. Merna liked the challenge of assembling jigsaw puzzles and appreciated the beauty of the rose bushes in her front yard. Her family will always treasure the blessings of many cherished memories.
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