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Grace Porter Obituary
May 8, 1929 - January 21, 2022
Resident of Richmond, CA
Grace Aileen Porter passed peacefully on January 21, 2022 at the age of 92; she had been in declining health for the past several years. Grace was born in Oklahoma, raised in Richmond, a graduate of Richmond High School 1947. She was employed for several years with the telephone company. Grace next became a police dispatcher for the City of Richmond Police Department for forty years, one of the first four women civilians in the radio room. Following retirement she was a volunteer at Doctors Medical Hospital. Grace enjoyed reading, walking, movies, travels, and watching all sports as well as spending time with friends and family.
Grace was predeceased by her parents James and Alma Porter, her sister Nadine Gatlin; she is survived by sister Nell Young, nieces, nephews and cousins. Grace was loved by her family and she loved them; devoted to always helping at any time.
Graveside services held at Rolling Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements by Wilson & Kratzer, Chapel of the Mission Bells.
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