Florence R. Porter

Hi everyone thank you all for being here, I’m sure nanny is having fomo right now. For those of you who don’t know me I’m Sarah solway muller granddaughter of Florence Porter Tapp and her favorite person-she told me many times, I actually have proof. I want to Start with thank yous: -to my Poppy for loving nanny selflessly through it all especially the last few months you did it all and really stepped up staying home with her most days so she wouldn’t be alone. For those of you who know their busy schedules and life style you know what a sacrifice that was. -to my aunt Sandy being there and stepping up always and being such a positive and calming presence in everyone’s lives. You somehow know the perfect balance in giving advice but being a quiet support system at times. Thank you for being so respectful. -to uncle Kenny and Michael she loved you very much and looked forward to spending time with you. Thank you for bringing joy into her life. -to My mom for maintaining a close relationship with nanny all those years despite living miles away. This may not seem like a big accomplishment but with time difference, 4 kids, work and just life it’s easy to loose touch. This in turn gave us the opportunity to cultivate a close relationship that not everyone gets to have with a grandparents -to My father for supporting us in coming to LA every summer to visit and staying by nanny and poppy’s house even tho there was unlimited tv, soda and other splurges he didn’t always appreciate. These two weeks every summer led to a close grandparent grandchild relationship that knew no bounds -to her social circle, you were the light of her life. She cherished birthdays, movie groups, book club, mystery nights, square dancing, havara, Micha, majon etc I’m sure I’m missing some because if there was a group or an event nanny would be there. Thank you for all your calls, txts, emails and more over the past few months. She appreciated it more than you know. -last but certainly not least to Nanny for everything. Your laughter and love of life. Your support and unconditional love. Your wise words and listening ear. Your positive attitude and fomo mentality made you always up for an adventure and never wanting to miss a family event or holiday. You showed up for us in so many aspects and made us as kids feel important. Thank you for teaching us to greet everyone with a smile and to judge everyone favorably. Thank you for treating my husband Shlomo like a real grandson and making him feel so welcome in our family he cherished the relationship he had with you especially since he didn’t grow up with grandparents. He will miss you deeply. You raised a wonderful family, were the most perfect grandmother, a favorite friend, devoted daughter, supportive wife and all around a genuinely good person. You will be missed especially during Passover Seder where you’d crack up at the serious matzah chewing, at the Shabbat table when everyone would sing together and of course anytime there’s good food especially chocolate around. I know you would always say when you were tired you’ll rest when you’re gone, now that times come. Rest in peace nanny until we meet again.