Mabel Porter

Mabel Porter, 89, of Shawneetown passed away at her home on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at 9:40 a.m. She was born on July 26, 1921 in Equality to Harve and Carrie (Milligan)Kingston. Mabel married Ralph Porter on October 13, 1938 in Paducah, Ky. Mabel loved to fish and hunt. She was a member of Eldorado Social Brethren Church and Shawneetown First Baptist Church and also a member of the Ridgway Order of the Eastern Star Chapter#714. Mabel is survived by her husband of seventy-two years Ralph Porter of Shawneetown. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Ralph James Porter. There will be a graveside service for Mabel on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Elmwood Cemetery near Equality with Pastor Jack Hall officiating. Those attending should go directly to the cemetery. Vickery Funeral Chapel of Shawneetown in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Internet condolences may be made at the website, www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.