Ms. Ella Frances "Cubby" Porter Barnes, age 78 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Cedars of Lebanon. She was born on November 3, 1937 in Lebanon, KY. Ella was a member of First Baptist Church, worked as a caregiver and was an avid University of Louisville Cardinal fan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Francis, Sr. and Amelia Frances King Porter; son, Anthony Porter; sisters, Elizabeth Spalding and Evelyn Porter; brother, Frank Porter, Jr.

Survivors include daughter, Sheila Carol "Sister" Porter, of Lebanon, KY; six sons, Melvin Jerome "Pie" (Jeanette) Porter, of Campbellsville, KY, William Frances "Big Hand" Porter, of Bardstown, KY, James Thomas "Mert" Porter, of Campbellsville, KY, Johnny Rodell "Red" Porter, of Lebanon, KY, Joseph Aloysius "Joey" Porter, Louisville, KY, Darrell Eugene "Pro" Porter, of Frankfort, KY; three sisters, Carolyn Jane Graves, Shirley Ann Wright and Beverly Sue Flowers, all of Louisville; brothers, Thomas T. Porter and Jerry A. Porter, both of Louisville, KY; special friend, Elizabeth Douglas; special daughter-in-law, Sandy Martin; sister-in-law, Sheila Weaver; brother-in-laws, John T. Spaulding, Jimmy Wright and Bill Washington. Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2016 at Lebanon Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Tommy Calhoun. Interment to follow in St. Charles Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Bosley Funeral Home.

Ella's family would like to thank Elizabeth Douglas for the care and friendship she gave their mother for many years. Elizabeth's help has been a blessing. Also, the family wishes to thank Cedars of Lebanon for the care they gave their mother. They are greatly appreciative of their help.