Portia Kinney's obituary , Passed away on November 7, 2025 in Houston, Texas

Portia Kinney

May 6, 1945 - November 7, 2025 (80 years old)

Houston, Texas

Portia Kinney's obituary , Passed away on November 7, 2025 in Houston, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dettling Funeral Home

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Portia Kinney

May 6, 1945 - November 7, 2025 (80 years old)

Houston, Texas

Portia Kinney Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Portia Kinney in Houston, Texas, born in Port Arthur, Texas, whose life came to an end on November 7, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Portia Kinney to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Elva Harris Tipps and Russell Tipps; and her sisters, Jackie Goats, Gwyn Carriere and Grace Moye.

She is survived by: her husband Dale Kinney; her children, Kelli van Gool (Jacques), Jennifer Porchey (Rob) and George J. Polk III (Amy); her grandchildren, Taylor Moll (Nick), Elizabeth Tate Porchey, Wesley Polk and Emerson Polk; her great grandchildren, Laura Moll and Lindsey Moll; her siblings, Nolan Tipps (Gayle) and Beckie Simpson (Mike); and her caregiver Nereida Morales. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Second Baptist Church (19449 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Samaritan's Purse.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dettling Funeral Home



Thu

Nov 20

Memorial service

10:30 AM

Second Baptist Church
19449 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094

A livestream will be available for this event.

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