Shannon Porter Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Shannon Porter of Jenkins, Kentucky, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 28, 2026 at the age of 48. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Shannon had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Shannon may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her father Clifford Eugene Oakes; and her husband James Porter. She is survived by: her mother Thedda Ratliff-Oakes; her son Tyler Oakes; and her siblings, Kim Dwayne Oakes and Sherry DeStafeno (Ross).
