Kristina P. Mercer, 50, of Pana, formerly of Taylorville, passed away at 5:10p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Prairie Rose Health Care Center in Pana. She was born on May 1, 1971 in Sangamon County, the daughter of Clifford Allen and Margaret L. (Turner) Porter. She married Glynn Mercer in Madison County, Illinois. Kristina worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for several area nursing homes and most recently worked at Sunkist Drycleaners in Taylorville. She was previously a member of Grace Memorial Church in Edinburg. Kristina dearly loved her family and friends and especially enjoyed spending time with them.

She is survived by her husband: Glynn Mercer of Pana; daughter: Kristal Fry (James) of Taylorville; grandchildren: Carson Fry and Karter Fry; brother: Patrick Porter of Decatur; aunts: Jean Steele of Palmer and Mary Porter of Taylorville; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Kristina will be cremated, and the family will host a celebration of life on Sunday, March 27, 2022 from 2:00p.m. until 5:00p.m. at the American Legion, 110 W. Franklin St., Taylorville. Memorials in her honor may be made to her family. McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories of Kristina, or condolences to her family, may be shared online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.