Portteus Stephens Corporon Hughes

June 13, 1925 - January 18, 2014

Portteus Stephens Corporon Hughes (Port, Portie) attended and graduated from Arcadia High School in 1943 and joined the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps. She then became a nursing student at Mount Carmel Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. After graduation she became a Registered Nurse in October of 1946. Part of her training was completed at the City Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She worked at Mount Carmel Hospital for two years. Portie’s infectious smile, positive outlook on life, playfulness, welcoming hospitality, and her toe socks will be missed by her family, church and community.

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Last Name in Nursing School: 
Stephens Corporon Hughes
Email address: 
liz.leras@gmail.com
Relationship Status: 
Cadet Nurse
Volunteer: 
No
Deceased Cadet Nurse: 
Yes
Nursing School: 
Mount Carmel Hospital, Pittsburg, Kansas
Nursing School City: 
Pittsburg
Nursing School State: 
Kansas
Photo: 
Photo of Portteus Stephens Corporon Hughes
Graduation Year: 
1946