Birdie Belle Porter, age 86, passed away at her home in Copperas Cove, Texas on May 15, 2022. She was born to Henry and Pearl Cantrell Justice October 27, 1935 in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Birdie married Virgil Lee Porter soon after his return from Korea on December 24, 1954. She was married to Virgil for 60 years. They had three sons, Henry Lee, Kenneth Leland, and Timothy Jay. They also had one daughter, Susane Marie, deceased at birth. Birdie has ten grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister Patti Simonson and husband Richard Simonson.
Birdie had a successful career for 13 years earning many awards as branch manager for Sarah Coventry Jewelry, and eight years at AFFES Fort Hood as a customer service associate. After retiring in 1986, she enjoyed spending more time with her family. Birdie loved country and gospel music. Some other things she liked to do were crafting projects, genealogy, traveling to Ohio and Kentucky for stories of family history, planning and attending family reunions. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister always willing to listen and help wishing the best for everyone. Birdie also loved to cook and bake, family gatherings were not the same without her famous potato salad, lasagna, brownies, or special birthday cakes. Birdie was a cancer survivor and routinely participated in relay for life.
Due to her strength and determination she survived many difficult health issues until the Lord called her Home.
Her favorite verse was John 3:16.
She is preceded in death by her husband and laid to rest with him at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Porter family.
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