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Gloria Porter Obituary
Gloria Porter, 79, of Fulton, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born in Fulton, a daughter to the late William and Florence (Anderson) Allen. She enjoyed flowers, birds and horses.
Gloria dedicated her life to being a devoted wife and loving mother. She will always be remembered for her kindness, gentle spirit and being an angel. Gloria was very family orientated, loved all her family and her in laws. Gloria was predeceased by her brother, James Allen.
Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Reuben; her five children, first child-daughter, Christopher Porter, Theresa (Jay) Buchanan, Amy Porter-Czerniel, and Kevin Porter; three grandchildren, Matthew Buchanan, Amber (Tyler Dix) Buchanan, and Starr (Francis Searor) Hendrickson; six great-grandchildren, Aliza Jane, Kaydence Buchanan, Dominic Buchanan, Michael Hendrickson, Stephanie Dix, and Liam Dix; three siblings, Jean Porter, Wayne Allen, and Kathleen Kemp; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 11 am -1 pm on Monday, July 28th at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton with a private graveside service at Riverside Cemetery.
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