West Liberty, Kentucky | 1999 – 2025
With hearts heavy with grief yet full of gratitude for the time we were given, we remember and honor the life of Kirsten Hope Porter, who passed away on May 2, 2025, at just 25 years of age. Though her time with us was brief, Kirsten’s radiant presence and deep well of kindness left a mark that time cannot erase.
Born and raised in West Liberty, Kentucky, Kirsten embodied the warm, close-knit spirit of her hometown. She was the kind of person who could light up a room just by walking into it—a vibrant, compassionate soul who lived with purpose, grace, and a quiet strength that inspired everyone who knew her.
Kirsten had an extraordinary ability to make people feel seen, heard, and loved. Her friends remember her laughter—warm and uncontainable—and the countless moments of joy she shared with those lucky enough to call her a companion. Her family remembers a devoted daughter, sibling, and confidante—someone who gave her love freely and without condition, and who stood by them through every high and low.
Whether it was through her involvement in community projects, her acts of service, or her spontaneous messages just to check in, Kirsten consistently put others first. She had a gift for reminding people of what mattered most—connection, gratitude, and the courage to live authentically. Her empathy was boundless; her presence, reassuring.
In a world that often moves too quickly, Kirsten had a way of slowing things down. She taught us to appreciate simple joys—a quiet walk, a handwritten note, a shared sunset. Her spirit of appreciation was contagious. Through her, many found a new sense of purpose and a renewed commitment to living with intention.
Though we now feel an indescribable emptiness in her absence, we find comfort in knowing that Kirsten’s life was not measured by years, but by the love she gave and the lives she touched. Her story does not end with her passing—it lives on in every act of kindness, every burst of laughter, and every heart that dares to love deeply and live fully.
Kirsten is survived by her loving family and countless friends who will carry her memory forward with reverence and affection. As we say goodbye, we do so not with finality, but with the promise to keep her legacy alive—in how we care for one another, in how we choose gratitude, and in how we find light even in the darkest of days.
Rest in peace, Kirsten Hope Porter.
Your life was a gift. Your love, a legacy.
You are missed beyond words and remembered beyond measure.
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