Portia-Etheridge-Obituary

Portia Burgess Etheridge

Washington, District of Columbia

Feb 5, 1946 – Mar 19, 2024

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BORN
February 5, 1946
DIED
March 19, 2024
LOCATION
Washington, District of Columbia

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Peacefully passed away after a brave battle with illness on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Portia's journey was one of dedication, service and boundless love. A celebration of her life will be held at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church 1601 S 13th Rd., Arlington, VA on Friday, April 5, 2024. Visitation will...

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My Prom date! Love you Portia!

Portia was a bright light for us when she headed the recreation summer park in Hatfield we all loved her and missed her when she didn't come back as the rec leader,a genuinely good person through and through she will be missed profoudly.

Ms. Etheridge I just thought about you and decided to search for you online and found this. So sorry to hear of passing. You were my kindergarten teacher at Syphax Elementary. May you RIP

Mrs Etheridge. I have been trying to find out what happened and seen it on line. I am truly sorry you had to leave us. You taught my daughter in kindergarten and we became awesome friends. You will be missed. We love you. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. I wish I had seen this earlier so I could attend the service. RIH.

Dear Sister Friend Birthday Month 5 & 4 more is 9.I have enjoyed our time together, I treasure the wisdom, the laughter, the pictures, the love and most of all our inspirational messages daily. Our last conversation to the beautiful times we’ve shared at work. Encouraging words for each other in your last few weeksI thought had enough time to get over to see you.. But March 3 came upon me of your last inspirational message and my spirit knew it was happening and I was in such disbelief, but...

My condolences to the family and God Bless you all!!!

My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the Burgess family during this difficult time. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you all.

Sending heartfelt condolences to the Burgess family. May the memories of her well-lived life bring comfort during this difficult time. Kemper Road Family

MY SINCEREST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY