Deborah Ann Porter's Obituary
Deborah A. Porter, 59, passed away Thursday evening, April 16, 2015. Born July 23, 1955 in Fremont to Richard and Agnes (Overla) Wellman, she had been employed as a waitress at Suzy’s Village Inn Restaurant for 29 years before retiring last year. Her SURVIVORS include her daughter, Shannon Lynn (Robert) Marshall; two grandchildren: Mackenzie and Chandler Marshall; brothers: Richard (Kristen) Wellman II, and Mitchell (Karen) Wellman; sisters: Emma Delaney, Barbara Walker, and Vickie Wellman; and her significant other Paul Benkert and his family: Wendy (Kevin) Phillips, Shelly Benkert and Alex Benkert. Deborah loved spending time with her family, and the simple pleasure of relaxing outside on her deck after work. VISITATION with Deb’s family will be 5-7 P.M. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444, (231-798-1100) where A CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE will be held 3:00 P.M. Thursday, April 23, 2015 with Pastor David Hulings officiating. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society in her memory would be appreciated. .
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