Priscilla Porter Giltner

Priscilla Porter Giltner, 87, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family at Maple Grove Lodge nursing home in Louisiana, MO on Sunday, August 20, 2023. She was born on June 15, 1936, in Paducah, KY, the daughter of Claude L. and Maria P. Brinkley. She graduated from Hichman County High School in Clinton, KY and Murray State University in Murray, KY. On June 6, 1958, she married Donald E. Giltner in Murray, KY and the couple moved to Louisiana, MO to begin their careers in education. She taught English, Speech and Drama at Louisiana High School for 24 years and also served as the director of the senior play. Upon her and her husband’s retirement in 1987, the couple traveled extensively around the country. In 2001, they traveled to England and France. She loved playing on the computer and became a mainstay on Facebook where she delighted followers with stories of her life. She also was given the award of Kentucky Colonel, the highest award a native of Kentucky can be bestowed. She is survived by her husband, Donald E. Giltner; her children, Julie (Hiram) Constable, Donald E. Giltner II, and Susan (Ed) Gower; her grandchildren, Brooke (Dave) Snyder, Erin Deters, Melisa Constable, Tracy (Bob) Fishel, Bryan (Simlin) Gower, Brad (Courtney) Gower, Craig (Maggie) Smith, Cole Smith, and Caitlin Smith; and her great grandchildren, Teven Blackwell, Austin Schoene, Alex Gower, Adalyn Gower, Aidan Gower, Tyler Clarkson, Ashlea Weidman (Daxton), Austin Lindsay, and Zayden Simpson; a sister in-law, Diane Hudson; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a daughter, Kate Cantrell. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church in Louisiana, MO on Wednesday, August 23rd and the Funeral Service will be at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 24th at the church. The Rev. Don Kelley officiating. A private family graveside service will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana, MO. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Jan Onik, John Murry, Will Martin, Darin Williams, John Wood, Kevin McMahill, Gary Tolbert, Karl Dewey Jr, Karl Dewey III, Tony Gschwender, Jim York, Jack Huckstep, and all the former teachers and students. Active pallbearers will be Bryan Gower, Brad Gower, Craig Smith, Cole Smith, Bob Allen, and Tom Fowler. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Louisiana Alumni Association. Collier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Priscilla Porter Giltner

June 15, 1936 - August 20, 2023