Lorraine Anne Pennington Porter, aged 84, formerly of Lake Alfred, passed away December 26th, 2015 after a long illness in Houston, TX.  She was born August 27th, 1931 to Adelaide (Mekota) and Oliver B. Pennington of Morse, Iowa.  She was a loving wife and mother, a woman who filled her home with love and music.

She was married to William L. "Larry" Porter from 1952 until his death in 1999. She later married Richard Hudson, who also preceded her in death.

She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, taught piano lessons and did charity work through her church, Trinity United Methodist in Winter Haven, FL.  She was lead singer in the "Joymaker's Funtime Band," a senior band that earned thousands of dollars to help fund the church's food bank.

In addition to her husbands and parents, she was also preceded in death by her two brothers (David J. Pennington), (LaVerne O. Pennington), sister (Pauline L. Kern) and one son (Robert J. Porter). Surviving her are her loving son and daughter in law, Michael (Janet) Porter of Texas and her daughter in law, Debbie Porter of Missouri; and sisters in law Marlene Pennington of Florida and Marilyn Pennington of Indiana.

She also leaves 5 loving grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Also mourning her passing and celebrating her life are numerous children that she took under wing over the years.

Funeral Services:  11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Brosh Chapel in Solon, 100 S. Cedar Street. Burial: Morse Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family after 10:00 a.m. Tuesday prior to the service.

Memorials may be sent to the chapel in care of the family to distribute to her favorite charities.