Ruth Lenora Porter's obituary , Passed away on January 30, 2026 in Topeka, Kansas

Ruth Lenora Porter

October 9, 1936 - January 30, 2026 (89 years old)

Topeka, Kansas

Ruth Lenora Porter's obituary , Passed away on January 30, 2026 in Topeka, Kansas

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Ruth Lenora Porter

October 9, 1936 - January 30, 2026 (89 years old)

Topeka, Kansas

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Ruth Lenora Porter Obituary

The passing of Ruth Lenora Porter (Topeka, Kansas) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 30, 2026 at the age of 89. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Lenora Porter to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Etta Mae Riley Barber and Harry R. Barber Sr. Ruth; her significant other Stuart E. Porter Sr. To; her daughters, DeAnna Porter, Brenda Porter and Carolyn Porter-Zapata; her siblings, Barbara Stevens, James "Fritz" Lowe, Harry R. Barber Jr., Otis Barber and Albert Thompson; her grandsons, Corey E. Brown, Shannon D. Brown, LaShawn R. Akins, Corron S. Baker, TeVon D. Stokes, Reginald A. Moten III and Tremel T. Porter; and her great grandchild Jayla Ari Akins.

She is survived by: her children, Stuart E. Porter Jr., Markale T. Porter (Lee Doris), Terrella M. Porter-Akins of Topeka, Kansas and Rhonda D. Porter-Moten of Topeka, Kansas; and her sister Gwendolyn P. Barber-Hunter of Sacramento, CA..

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Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel



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Feb 13

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