Betty Porter

Mom almost always sang"you are my sunshine" to me on my birthday. My life will never be the same. She would be mad as h e double toothpicks if she knew i was sad, so keep it a secret! I love you forever mom, you are my sunshine!

I officially never met you in person..but all the stories I heard from your #bestie..grandaughter..I kniw you were a great Lady R.I.P..ill. Definitely miss the Casino stories.Keeping the Carter family in my prayers

A fond farewell to my former boss and longtime friend Betty. The memories of our working time together at the Department of Health & Social Services are a combination of pretty darn good problem-solving efforts...and many rollicking good after-work happy hours at some favorite local watering holes. The visits Nicky and I made to Holiday, FL when you were living there always make me smile. There's a picture of Nick and me standing next to "Nelly 3" -- that wonderful 1989 Crown Vic we bought from you in 2003 with 158,001 miles on her -- which has pride of place on a wall in our Mazatlan, Mexico apartment. Had we been down on our luck, we could have lived in that vehicle!! What a special friendship we shared: You were "Cackle," and I was "Cluck" -- monikers bestowed on us by DHSS co-workers who were used to seeing us deep in conversation that often erupted into laughter. Vaya con dios, Amiga!!

Ah Betty, I will miss our monthly blue hair dinners! I will miss you always, the lady in purple shocking our servers with your biker chick tongue! Loved reminiscing with you about the fun we had and the beers (sometimes too many) we shared! Fly free my friend, I will always smile when remembering you.

I am deeply saddened at losing you, my "forever" friend, but more I am grateful for having had you in my life. For almost 60 years we worked and played together, lifted more than a few "cold ones" and shared our life experiences with "can you top this!". You were my mentor, support through bad times, confidant and best friend. We could come together even after months of absence without skipping a beat. My sympathy to your family along with your many, many friends. I am missing you already. See you on the Other Side. Pat (Best) Duffy