Nancy LaVerne Porter-Ellis

Nancy was born April 2, 1940, the daughter of Raymond and Adriana Shineldecker. She was blessed with three children in her life. Nancy worked as a bus driver for the Head Start program for over 35 years. She was a member of VFW Woman’s AUX, the Moose Lodge, and the Carr School Lunch Bunch. She enjoyed dancing, NASCAR, camping up in Baldwin, crocheting blankets, and playing cards. The most joy in her life came from her family. Her absolute favorite day was Christmas Eve when her whole family would gather at her house. Nancy was an outgoing, strong, fun-loving, positive fighter, with a great sense of humor. She will be deeply missed.

Nancy is survived by: her children, Hope (Terry) Bowerman, Robin (Terry) Lima, and Larry (Jennifer) Porter; grandchildren, Marisa (Todd) Hendricks, Stephanie (Matthew) Norris, Christi (Todd) Sefton, Lyn (Jason Fatseas) Porter, Randee (Harold Larkin) Mathews, Phillip Mathews, Carlee Porter, Miley Porter, and Sydney Heykoop; 18 great-grandchildren, special brother, Ted (Lynn) Forward; several cousins, nieces and nephews; and the father of her children, Larry Porter.

She was preceded in death by: her husband Edward Ellis in 1993; parents; brother, Raymond Shineldecker; and sisters, Sandra McGowan, and Theresa Jones.

A funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Ever Rest Funeral Home and Cremation Chapel 1783 E Keating Avenue Muskegon. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the start of the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Harbor Hospice Foundation, 1050 W. Western Ave, #400, Muskegon, Michigan 49441, harborhospicemi.org.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.EverRestFuneralHomeandChapel.com for the Porter-Ellis family.