Beulah Porter, 87, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL, with her loved ones by her side. The earth lost an angel, and heaven gained a new one.
Beulah was born August 11, 1933, in Tampico, IL, to Leonard G. and Florence I. (Decker) Neer. She attended Abingdon High School in Abingdon, IL, and Wyoming High School in Wyoming, IL. On December 28, 1967, she married Cecil O. Porter, Sr. in Rockford, IL. He passed away on April 20, 2003. Beulah was a homemaker and also was employed by General Electric in Morrison. She had a huge love for animals, especially Arabian horses; enjoyed antiques; was fond of garage sales. She was proud of her children and grandchildren. She treasured the large family gatherings and dinners and sharing many stories. She was thankful for the simple things in life and never took a single thing for granted. Beulah was a strong Christian and had a huge heart for the people she cared for. She will be remembered for being a very social, strong, independent, and determined person. Beulah would accomplish anything she set her mind to. She will be missed by so many that knew her. Rest in peace, Beulah, until we see you again–fly high.
Survivors include daughter, Sheila (Marvin) Quinn of Rochelle, IL; son, Cecil Porter, Jr. of Macomb, IL; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Janie) Neer of Chesapeake, VA.
She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father; husband, Cecil, Sr.; son, Danny E. Porter; sister, Karen Birdsley.
Her funeral Service will be at 12:00 noon, Monday, September 21, 2020, at Morrison United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Calvin Haines, Jr.
There will be a Visitation preceding the funeral service, from 11:00 a.m. to noon.
Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL.
Memorials may be made to the family or Rock River Hospice and Home.