Linda S. Porter

Memorial services for Linda Porter, 70, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. She passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at her home.

Linda was born on January 23, 1949 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Dana and Florence Maxine (Brown) Wheaton.

She was a housekeeper.

Survivors include her son, Shannon Porter (Stacie); daughter, Kareen Porter; brother, Jim “Jimmy” A. Mack; and sister, Brenda Nunez. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Leon Daniel Kidd.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Heartland Community Health Center and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

11 Condolences

  1. Marilyn Howard on March 21, 2019 at 9:35 am

    I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Linda through her son Shannon. Linda also lived at the same apartments as I do. I liked Linda very much and will greatly miss her. If you need anything don’t hesitate to let me know.



  2. Iola Small on March 21, 2019 at 2:55 pm

    Your mother was a neighbor of mine. I enjoyed brief visits and gave some assistance when asked.



  3. Pamela Rogers Sanchez on March 25, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    My heart felt condolences to the family. I knew Linda when we were growing up, and so glad that we had reconnected recently . Rest In Peace!



  4. Sherry Wealthall on March 25, 2019 at 10:21 pm

    To Linda’s family, I worked with her many years ago. So enjoyed working and being around her. My thoughts & prayers for your family.



  5. Kelly Cook ( Kelly Hill) on March 26, 2019 at 11:49 am

    I’m sorry for your lost Shannon and Kareen. My thoughts and prayers are with you



  6. Logan/Edwards/little on March 27, 2019 at 1:01 pm

    Aunt Linda will b missed love you guys, she with her best friend now. Love you too family



  7. Claudette Ross on March 28, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    My condolences to the family. May God Bless and Comfort you.



  8. Claudette Ross on March 28, 2019 at 10:10 pm

    My condolences to the family. May God Bless and Comfort you. Linda Sue always had a sweet smile on her face.



  9. GUITAR DAVE on April 17, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    Shannon: I am so sorry for your loss… wish i was there to knock a few back with you. Peace up, brother! ) =



  10. Denise Sprow- Harris on June 19, 2019 at 6:16 pm

    Jimmy and Brenda, am so sorry for your loss.. she has her wings to soar high with momma Maxine… am here for you…



  11. Shannon J Porter on September 29, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    I thank everyone for being there for momzie and, Honestly hard for me and my wife now. Glad she’s in the man up stairs kindom still looking down on my brother and I making sure were doing right. Different not hearing her laugh and voice every week. ????????????. But she and others taught us how to be strong and survive and make it with happiness. ???? Amen.



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