Nell Halsey Porter, ninety-two, of Rural Retreat, passed away April 2, 2024. Born in Independence, Virginia, she was the daughter of Clarence Halsey and Ileta Finney Halsey. Grandparents were Fields McTier and Zenna Cox Halsey; Charlie and Stella Cox Finney. She graduated from Berea College in Kentucky, the same college her father attended.

Nell began teaching in Wytheville, Virginia where she met and married fellow teacher E. Bruce Porter from Cripple Creek, Virginia. She enjoyed a long career teaching and farming with her husband. She also enjoyed flower gardening and extensive travel.

Nell was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son-in-law Rusty Sneed. She is survived by three daughters: Pat Porter of Marion, Pam (Jeff) Leonard of Sugar Grove, Polly (Del) Crigger of Wytheville, and a sister Hazel (Jay) Harper of Marion.

Per her wishes all services will be private. Friends may send expressions of sympathy to the home.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mobile Noble Shriners, 555 Peppers Ferry Road, Wytheville, VA 24382; or show your support of the Rural Retreat Farmers Market, one of her favorite activities, by making a donation to the construction of the planned permanent Farmer's Market Facility, Rural Retreat Town Office, c/o Monica Patton, 307 South Main Street, Rural Retreat, VA 24368.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Rural Retreat, Virginia is serving the Porter Family.