Barbara Weathersby

Barbara Weathersby, 70, of Topeka, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at her residence. She was born December 14, 1942 in Topeka, the daughter of Bernard Florence and Alta Cushinberry.

Barbara was employed by Topeka State Hospital as a Dietary Aide and retired from KNI as a supervisor on March 31, 1997. She was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include her children, Preston D. Porter, Jr. of Omaha, NE, Rolena Porter-Clemens and her husband, Harold, Sr. of Topeka, Michael Porter, Sr., of Topeka, five grandchildren, Fredrick Brooks, Michael Porter, Jr., Tramel Porter, Sr., Mortica Porter and Lakeea Porter, thirteen great-grandchildren and two brothers, Arthur Stano, Jr., Charles Stano and one sister, Alvina Johnson and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter, Katherine Porter.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Topeka Cemetery. Barbara will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel.