Janet Rhodes Porter's obituary , Passed away on March 20, 2026 in Newport, Tennessee

Janet Rhodes Porter

February 21, 1936 - March 20, 2026 (90 years old)

Newport, Tennessee

Janet Rhodes Porter's obituary , Passed away on March 20, 2026 in Newport, Tennessee

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Manes Funeral Home

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Janet Rhodes Porter

February 21, 1936 - March 20, 2026 (90 years old)

Newport, Tennessee

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Janet Rhodes Porter Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Janet Rhodes Porter of Newport, Tennessee, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Janet left this world on March 20, 2026 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janet Rhodes Porter to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Edward Rhodes and Evelyn Lillard Rhodes; her husband Kenneth Porter; and her brother Edward Rhodes Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Janie C. Porter (Donna Henry) and James Kenneth Porter, Jr. (Jim) of Newport, TN; her grandchildren, James Kenneth Porter III (Trey), Melanie Castillo of San Antonio, TX and Katie Langan Fischer (Michael); her great grandchildren, Harrison Calhoun Fischer and Rhodes Lawrence Fischer of Knoxvitte, TN; and her granddaughter Kathy L. Porter. She is also survived by the grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to the church or charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Manes Funeral Home



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