Jeannette Porter Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Jeannette Porter (Des Moines, Iowa), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Jeannette left this world on August 14, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald Smith and Maxine Smith. She is survived by: her children, Merrily Ellifritt, Dawn Cox and Lee Roy Porter, Jr.; her siblings, Sandy Norris and Donna Valarino; her son-in-law Aaron Deitrick; her grandchildren, Michael Ellifritt (Maddie Pritchard), Shawn Ellifritt (Devon Calderon), Danielle Deitrick (Ryan Steinkuehler), Gary Trimble, Jr. (Kayla Mason), Jennifer McDole Ellifritt, Dustin Deitrick (Jessica), Matthew Formaro, Jr., Marissa Formaro, Chris Haines (Ashley) and Casey Haines; and her great grandchildren, Lillie, Drake, Natalya, Kadence, Kenslee, Kaislyn, Gary III, Kaysley, Kopelyn, Joel, Jackson, Saylor, Camden, Brylynn, Carson and Kylie.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in honor of Jeannette or to EveryStep Kavanagh House.
