Patsy S. Porter, 92 of Rushville, Ill., passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born March 10, 1934 in Schuyler County, Ill., the daughter of the late Roscoe Thomas Tyson and Ruth Marie Dunlap.
Patsy married Don Huston (died on February 26, 2021) on December 24, 1952, Harvey Fry (died on February 12, 2007) on June 12, 1970 and Carl Porter (died on February 17, 2015) on February 14, 2008. All of them have passed.
Patsy is survived by two sons, Kevin Huston and Dean Huston (Terina) both of Rushville; one step-daughter, Brenda Sonnenberg (George); five stepsons, Charles Fry (Linda), Fred Fry (Pam), Wesley Porter (Donna), Gerald Porter and Paul Porter; four grandchildren, Todd Huston, Shawn Huston, Samara Dotzert, and Dena Huston; five great-grandchildren, Alyssa Huston, Draven Huston, Alexis Dotzert, Bryson Dotzert and Savannah Johnson; and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded by three step-children, Harvey Fry III, Liane Scott and Sheila Lipscomb.
Patsy surrendered her life to the Lord on August 6, 1961 at the Sugar Grove Country Church. She was a member of the Nazarene Church in Rushville. She loved going to church, going to revivals and the local church camp as well as taking walks. Most of all she loved spending time with family and friends.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on July 16, 2026 at the Worthington Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Burgarg officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Messerer Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Nazarene Church or the Rushville Fitness and Community Center.
