Evelyn D. Porter, wife of the late Gerald L. Porter, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest.
Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Edna (Carl) Law.
Evelyn was a woman of many talents who enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, and sewing on her singer treadle sewing machine in her spare time making clothes for her children. She found enjoyment in taking walks outdoors, and horseback riding on different trails. Evelyn always kept a tidy home and devoted her time to her family when in need, being known as the “caregiver” of the family. Most of all, she was a loving mother and wife. She will be forever in our hearts.
Surviving is her son, Gerald G. Porter, husband of Nancy; daughter Wendy Worrell; grandchildren Joshua Porter, Jared Jacobs, and Matthew Worrell; sister Kathryn Tholan; She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald L. Porter, her son Mark L. Porter, siblings Harold, Morris, Mildred, Marion, Elsie, Ruth, LaRue, and Emma.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Highland Memorial Park (701 Farmington Avenue, Pottstown, PA 19464).