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Official Obituary of

Portia J. Garrett

April 28, 2020

Portia Garrett Obituary

Portia J. Garrett peacefully entered into eternal rest. She was the crown jewel to her husband, Christopher T. Garrett, III; son: Arlen Christopher (Subira); grandchildren: Nasir, Arriyah, Amari and Maceo; sisters: Pamela Shaw (Leon) and Avis Fullen (Novell); brother: Lesleigh Johnson; nephews, nieces; and a host of other loving relatives, cherished friends and students whose lives she touched.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Howard University Hospital Cancer Center: 2041 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20060 or online at https://giving.howard.edu .

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