Ruth Porter Obituary
The passing of Ruth Porter of Pana, Illinois occurred on October 20, 2026. Ruth, born on October 21, 1941, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Porter to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Merle Coleman; her husband Gerald Porter; her mother Emma Bernice Hicks Coleman; her sister Rose Mary Turntine; her niece Tammy Turntine; and her nephew-in-law Ralph Lehman.
She is survived by: her daughter Amanda B. Skinner of Pana, IL; her grandson Zach Skinner (Skyler Davis) of Decatur, IL; her brother-in-law Robert Turntine of Jacksonville, FL; and her nieces, Debbie Godwin (Paul) of Jacksonville, FL., Dianna Johnson (George) of Jacksonville, FL., Cathy Lehman of Jacksonville, FL. and Julie Curran (John) of Jacksonville, FL..
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the McCracken-Dean Funeral Home (308 E 2nd St, Pana, IL 62557). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be made to Pana Pride (P.O. Box 166 Pana, IL), in honor of Ruth Ann's lifelong love for her hometown and the community she was so proud to call home.
