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Portia Etheridge Obituary

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 be at 10:15 a.m. with Service at 11 a.m. A livestream will be available at the Church's website. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Ship, Smile Train or Mercy Corps. Portia's generosity of spirit and commitment to fostering a sense of community, defined her character, leaving an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know her.

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 31, 2024.

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Chip Hill

April 21, 2025

My Prom date! Love you Portia!

Michael Greene

July 22, 2024

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.

Keke Rose

June 1, 2024

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

Evangeline Smith

April 6, 2024

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.

Mrs. Candi Neville

April 6, 2024

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 I could hear your voice “Gurl you know I’m doing alright .” Don’t you worryand you chuckledThank you for “All Your Love and Kindness “. You will be Truly Missed. Thank You for the guidance and support in education journey and connecting me to some amazing people. You are Truly 1 of Kind your Footsteps are bigger than any giant.

I Love You!
Forever in my heart
Rest Easy Now Your Assignment has been renewed & reassigned to the House of the Lord.
God Bless and my condolences to the family.

Love Me Inspirational Message

Gertrude Roberts

April 5, 2024

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

Jill Davis

April 4, 2024

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

Geisha Roberts

April 4, 2024

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

Vivian Shorter

April 3, 2024

MY SINCEREST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY

Mary Missy Mickey Stewart

April 3, 2024

I rember the three of us as kids you Ellsworth and me Missy sitting on the stoop,on Keller road R UP my friend.

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Memorial Events
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5

Visitation

10:15 a.m.

Mt. Olive Baptist Church

1601 S 13th Rd., Arlington, DC

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5

Service

11:00 a.m.

Mt. Olive Baptist Church

1601 S 13th Rd., Arlington, DC

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Chinn-Baker Funeral Service

2605 Shirlington Road, Arlington, VA 22206

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