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Iva Struthers Obituary

Iva Nell Porter Struthers, 89, of Montgomery Texas went to be with the Lord on January 17 th , 2016. She was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on April 11, 1926 to the late Major and Lena Porter. Nell graduated from Pine Bluff High school and worked for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 30 years, eventually becoming a Chief Operator. She married her loving husband, the late John Hodgekiss Struthers on May 5 th , 1945, in San Antonio Texas. They spent much of their retirement traveling and spending time with family. Nell truly loved the Lord and frequently shared her knowledge of the bible with her family and friends. She is survived by her four children; John Struthers and wife Elisa, Priscilla Avery and husband Gene, Mildred King, Ruth Thorne and husband Rodney. She has also been blessed with grandchildren, Shannon Bratton, Duane Struthers, Dean Collin, Tara Petsch, Mitzi Morkisch, Crystal Aldridge, John Struthers, Kristin Williams, Richard King, Angela Dunning, Kendel Struthers, Payton Struthers, Keatha Brown, Marliese Stripling and many Great Grandchildren. Nell is also survived by her brother Donald Porter and sister Mary Stone.

The family wishes to thank all who cared for Nell in the last few years, especially the caregivers at Caregiver Connection. May God bless each and every one of you!

Visitation will be at Cashner Funeral Home in Conroe, Texas on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

Funeral Service for Iva Nell Struthers will be held at the Cashner Colonial Chapel on Friday, January 22, 2016 at 10:00am with interment following at Garden Park Cemetery.

There will also be a catered reception at Cashner Funeral Home following interment.

To leave condolences for the family, please go to cashnerconroe.com


Published by The Courier of Montgomery County from Jan. 18 to Jan. 31, 2016.
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Miss and love you Mom everyday!!!

Priscilla Avery

January 12, 2024

Love and miss you Mom.

Priscilla Avery

January 12, 2020

Mom, I miss you more than words can say. I love you so much and will cherish the many memories we had together.

Ruth Thorne

January 21, 2016

Meme, There are no words to describe the impact you had on everyone whoever knew and loved you. I continue to tell my girls how amazing you and Ol' Buddy were. You will be greatly missed! You will always be in our hearts!

Misty Struthers

January 21, 2016

Mildred - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. It is so hard to lose a dear parent. I am praying that you are your family find Peace with the Lord. Patti Hatcher

Patti Hatcher

January 20, 2016

Mom I found a little bird flying around in your house today singing. That was my sign of comfort that you are at peace. Lost without you!! Love forever!

Priscilla Avery

January 19, 2016

Love you me me you was me and Kolton and kameron rock and everything You always be in our prayers in our thoughts

Dean Collins

January 19, 2016

Mom, I will always cherish the special times we had together and the memories we shared, will stay in my heart forever. I know you did not want to leave us, but you are now in the loving hands of the Lord. Love you always Mom!

Priscilla Avery

January 19, 2016

Rest in peace sweet lady.

Ruby Krautkremer

January 19, 2016

I love you aunt Nell.

Jamie Proffitt

January 19, 2016

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