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Sue Porter Obituary

ULYSSES - Sue J. Porter, 85, formerly of Coudersport, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 at The Lutheran Home at Kane.
Born Oct. 10, 1939, in Bolivar, N.Y., she was a daughter of Clarence and Vivian Cobb Jackson. On May 3, 1958, in Shinglehouse, she married Harlow D. "Hal" Porter, who predeceased her on April 10, 2019. She was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School and Zion Bible School.
Sue devoted her life to her family. Sue was a member of Gospel Tabernacle in Coudersport, where she served as organist for many years, and the Christian Motorcycle Association.
Surviving are four daughters, Lori (Joseph) Wunderlich of Kane, Joni (John) Prouty Jr. of Ulysses, Wendy Porter of Sheffield and Bethany (Kerry) Harley of Bluffton, S.C.; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jean Siriano of Ashville, Ohio, Gail (Joe) Ayers of Coudersport and Merinell (Richard) Vargas of Long Island, N.Y.; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Kelly S. Porter; a son, Timothy V. Porter; and two brothers, Paul E. Jackson and Donald Jackson.
Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 9, 2024) at West Pike Baptist Church, 517 Old Route 6, Galeton, where funeral services will immediately follow. Her son-in-law, the Rev. John Prouty Jr., will officiate. Burial will be in East Sharon Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
Memorials may be made to Coudersport Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 651, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Arrangements are under direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory.
Online condolences may be expressed at olneyfoust.com.

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Published by The Bradford Era from Nov. 5 to Nov. 13, 2024.

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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

West Pike Baptist Church

517 Old Rte 6, Galeton, PA 16922

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

West Pike Baptist Church

517 Old Rte 6, Galeton, PA 16922

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Olney Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation - Crowell Chapel

296 N Main St, Wellsville, NY 14895

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