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Mabel V. Porter

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Attended West Alexander Fair for 81 years

Mabel V. Porter, 86, of Claysville, formerly of West Alexander, died at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2013, in Hixenbaugh’s Personal Care Home, Claysville.

She was born October 18, 1927, in Valley Grove, W.Va., a daughter of the late Frank R. and Beatrice Elizabeth Westfall Minor, and resided in West Alexander prior to moving to Claysville in 1962.

She was a 1945 graduate of West Alexander High School and a member of Claysville United Methodist Church.

Ms. Porter was a former president and 73-year member of West Alexander American Legion Auxiliary and was a charter member of Claysville Volunteer Fire Department.

She enjoyed watching softball and baseball games and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates. She also enjoyed going to the mountains and attending the West Alexander Fair for 81 consecutive years.

On February 28, 1948, she married Harold B. Porter, who died November 28, 2003.

Surviving are three daughters, Mabel Jean Porter of Claysville and Sandy Rogers and Barb Mounts, both of Washington; two grandchildren, Scott, husband of Beth Mounts of Claysville, and Patrick Mounts of Washington; two great-grandchildren, Stefanie and Andrew Mounts; and a sister, Ruth Ann Riggans of Avella.

Deceased, in addition to her parents and husband, are a sister, Jean Layton, and a brother, Franklin Minor.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the time of funeral services, Saturday, January 4, in Claysville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Rico Vespa and the Rev. Keith Hornung co-officiating. Interment will be held in West Alexander Cemetery. West Alexander American Legion Auxiliary will perform a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. in the church.

Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.

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