Jo Ann Porter Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jo Ann Porter (Murphysboro, Illinois), born in Pomona, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 88, on May 27, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jo Ann Porter to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Williams and Laura Williams (Fite); her spouse Lavern "Red" Porter; her son Michael L. Porter; and her siblings, John Williams, Joe Williams, Clyde Williams, Mary K. Porter, Georgia Hickam and Ruth Ann Terril.

She is survived by: her daughters, Mary E. Schaefer (George) of DeSoto, IL, Jacquelynn Woods (Don) of Fairview, OK and Janice F. Porter of Murphysboro, IL; her daughter-in-law Lynn Roberts Porter of Murphysboro, IL; her sister Laura B. Skaggs of Peoria, IL; her grandchildren, Mary Jo Porter, Michelle Bolin, Michael Porter, Steven Ridings, Jodi James, Jamie Herter, John Naas, Jay Ruble and Samantha Smith; and her stepgranddaughter Jo Anne Schaefer. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carbondale, IL.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pyatt Funeral Homes

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March 16, 2023

linda meinhardt wrote a sympathy message

“I'm sorry for the loss of your mom. I loved your mom very much. I haven't seen your mom in years but I have some great memories of her. I'm Ruth's daughter. Here's my email address [email protected] if you would like to contact me”