Elsie Caroline Starke Porter

Elsie Caroline Starke Porter passed away May 10, 2014 in Higginsville, Missouri. Elsie was born August 21, 1911 in rural Higginsville MO to William A. and Minnie Tempel Starke. Elsie graduated from Higginsville High School and attended University of Central Missouri for 3 years. She began teaching in 1929 and was a full time teacher for 10 years at Dunksburg School, Sweet Springs, Missouri; Williow Branch School and Irving School in Higginsville, plus a substitute teacher in Higginsville for 20 years. Elsie was a life long member of the Salem United Church of Christ and held numerous positions at the church over the years and was a member of Ruth Circle #3. Elsie was a 77 year member of the Order of Eastern Star #477 and was a past Worthy Matron. She was very proud of her long association with the Church and the Eastern Star. She was also active in numerous community organizations, including the Campfire Girls, Cubs Scouts and the United Way. Elsie was married to Ralph E. Porter on October 1, 1936. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ralph Porter, daughter Jean Wisecup and daughter Sue Yarbrough, great grandson, Cameron Herrington, six brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her son George W. Porter (Sheila) Overland Park, KS, Seven grandchildren, Jena Wisecup, Kalkaska, MI, Jon Wisecup (Reyne), Winona, MN, James Wisecup, Albertville, MN, Kim Bell (Steve) Higginsville, MO, Karla Herrington (Michael), Leawood, KS, Matthew Porter (Tiffany) Longview, TX and Julie Burdick (D.J.) San Francisco, CA, 18 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 17th at 10:30 a.m. at Salem United Church of Christ in Higginsville, MO. with visitation at the church at 10:00 a.m., grave side services immediately following. Dr. Rev. Tommy Faris will officiate the services with Doris Jane Stoner as organist. Elsie was a very gracious, caring, thoughtful, and dignified person and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. In lien of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to the Salem United Church of Christ, 15th & Main, Higginsville, MO 64037. Cremation, arrangements Hoefer Funeral Home, Higginsville, MO. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hoeferfuneralhome.com

Elsie Caroline Starke Porter

August 21, 1911 - May 10, 2014