Barbara Lydia Porter's Obituary
Barbara Lydia Porter, age 64, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Barb was born on February 21, 1961, in Pinckneyville, IL, the daughter of Hiram and Phyllis Jean (Huff) Porter. Barb had worked as a housekeeper at Friendship Manor Nursing Home for 40 years. She had attended Concord Baptist Church in Rice, IL. Barb enjoyed shopping and her flowers. She loved animals, especially her cats. Barb will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her mother, Phyllis Porter of Oakdale, IL; loving boyfriend, Donnie McClaine of Coulterville, IL; her children, Josh (Tiffany) Couch, Jordon (Kristin) McClaine, Jarred McClaine, Daniel (Alyssa) Miller, Katlyn McClaine, and Krystal McClaine; one nephew, Travis (Olivia) Engelage of Sparta, IL; eighteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Hiram and brother, Roger “Bo” Porter.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Ron Mazander officiating. Interment will be at Pilot Knob Cemetery, Oakdale, IL.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL, on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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