TUCSON, Ariz. – Phyllis R. Porter, 89, of Tucson, Ariz., passed away on April 11, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born May 30, 1918, and raised in Connecticut, but lived most of her life in New Jersey. After retiring, she and her husband, Richard, moved to Farmington, and in 1984 settled in Green Valley, Ariz.

She earned her RN degree at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in New London, Conn., and served in the medical profession in various capacities. In addition, she enjoyed a long working career with Big Brothers – Big Sisters of Morris County, New Jersey. She was also a long-standing member of the Women’s Club of Green Valley, Ariz., and much enjoyed swim aerobics as well as many handicrafts, especially ceramics.

Survivors include two sons, Alan of Ocean, N.J., and Phillip of Farmington; three grandchildren, Geoffrey, Jennifer and Jill; one great-grandchild, Keeghan; and her sister-in-law, Betty Guyer of Green Valley, Ariz.

She was predeceased by her devoted and loving husband of 57 years, Richard.

She was much loved and will be greatly missed by her small family.