Mrs. Betty Porter

December 20, 1927 - August 2, 2019

Betty Porter, 91, of Brainardsville passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 at her home under the care of her daughter and Hospice of the North Country. Born on Dec. 20, 1927 in Bellmont, NY, she was the daughter of Maurice and Delia (Sears) Wright. Betty graduated from Chateaugay High School with the Class of 1948. She worked at the Banner House on Chateaugay Lake and was a member of the Brainardsville United Methodist Church. Betty enjoyed sewing, crafts and growing African Violets. She was married to Maynard Porter on May 27, 1949. He predeceased her on Sept. 20, 1989. She was also predeceased by her parents and a son, Maynard in infancy. Survivors include her son, Bruce and Karen Porter of North Carolina; daughter, Rebecca of Brainardsville; three grandchildren, Jennifer and Kevin Wendt, Melissa and Sarah Porter and Andrew Porter; a great-granddaughter, Rosalee Wendt, all of North Carolina. Calling hours will be held at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Sunday, Aug. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. A funeral service will immediately follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will take place at the Brainardsville Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of the North Country.