Rita Lynn Porter

Rita was born on January 8, 1953, in Effingham, IL, to Leo and Delores “Dee” (O’Dell) Miller. She married Gary Porter on January 2, 1975, in Fort Myers, FL. She served as a Circuit Clerk for Clay County until her retirement. She loved her job as the Circuit Clerk, and was a member of the Circuit Clerk Association. She is also a member of the Red Brush Christian Church in Louisville. She loved taking photos, going shopping, and spending time with friends and family. She loved watching the Cardinals play baseball.

Rita is survived by her husband, Gary; children, Holli (Steven) Schultz of Farina, IL and Josh (Michelle) Porter of Louisville; grandson, Kyle Porter of Louisville; step-grandchildren, Taylor & Brayden Kuhns, and Alaya & Kylee Schultz; and mother-in-law, Bernita Porter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sharon Wood; nephew, Brad Wood; and father-in-law, Henry Porter.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 31, from 2 to 3 pm at the Red Brush Christian Church in Louisville. Funeral service will be held immediately following at 3 pm. Burial will be at Red Brush Christian Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Clay County Cancer Crusaders.

Arrangements under the direction of Hosselton Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.