Lucinda “Cindy” Kay Porter (Houser), 69, of Alliance, NE, passed away at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE on February 7, 2024. Cindy was born in Lincoln, NE on August 13, 1954, to Glen and Patty (Hoefs) Houser. She cherished her childhood on the family farm, actively participating in 4-H activities, and always had her face buried in a book.
Cindy graduated from Waverly High School in 1972 before pursuing higher education at Chadron State College. While attending college, Cindy met her lifelong partner, John Porter, whom she married in Crawford, NE on May 24, 1975. Together, they raised three children. Cindy received her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Chadron State College in 1987. She worked at Farm Service Agency for 27 years; serving as President of the National Association of Support Employees and received numerous recognitions and awards during her extensive service. Cindy especially enjoyed the time she worked in Washington, D.C. and taking her children to visit Smithsonian museums and monuments while she was in D.C.
Cindy was admired for her talent and intellect, as well as her hobbies which included sewing her children’s Halloween costumes, completing crossword puzzles, and acing Jeopardy clues. She enjoyed travelling and especially enjoyed her numerous trips to Hawaii and visiting as many State Capitals as she could, often convincing John to veer several miles off their path to make a special stop at a landmark.
In addition to her spouse and mother, Cindy is survived by her children: Shane (Melissa) Porter of Portland, TX; Amy (Ryan) Nagaki of Alliance, NE; and Carrie (Shon) Townsend of Alliance, NE. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Alexandra Porter-DeVoogd of Dallas, TX; Cameron (Carissa) Nagaki of Alliance, NE; Nolan Nagaki of Alliance, NE; Jennifer Wilson of Portland, TX; Tatiana Blan of Portland, TX; Sloan Nagaki of Alliance, NE; and Max Porter of Portland, TX; as well as her great-grandchild, Aria Nagaki, her three siblings, and multiple extended family members.
Cindy was preceded in death by her father and her parents-in-law. She will be remembered for her quick wit, unwavering devotion to her grandchildren, and her love for life’s finer things, which she delighted in sharing with her family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, February 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance, NE. Father Matt Koperski will officiate. A reception will follow at the West Side Events Center.
Memorials may be sent in care of the Porter Family, 2021 Box Butte, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301; for future charitable contribution.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com. Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.