Portia Myers(1965-2016)
Portia Adonna Myers Davis of Chestnut Ridge NY passed away on Thursday September 15, 2016. Portia was born in Mandeville, Jamaica West Indies, to Clifford and Eulahlee Myers. In 1969 the family migrated to the United States, relocating to Mount Vernon, New York. Portia was educated in the Mount Vernon Public School System, where she met her devoted husband of 30 years, Demetrius "DD" Davis. They married and had 3 beautiful children; Dior, Jahmar, and Aria. In 1998 they relocated settling in Chestnut Ridge New York. Several years later they would be blessed with one grandchild, Meena...
Portia was employed by Rockland BOCES as a Crisis Teaching Assistant for 18 years, until the time of her passing. She loved music very much, and her singing reflected her passion. Because of her love of music she dedicated much time to working in various capacities with the East Ramapo Marching Band, even opening her home to students and donating supplies.
Portia was predeceased by three brothers: Tony, Jerry, and Dwight "Heavy D" Myers. She is survived by two brothers, Floyd (Robin, Wife) and Junior, and one sister, Shayler. She is also survived by: one aunt, Kathy Amritt; three uncles, George, Melville and Don Elliott; father and mother in-law Daniel and Elouise Davis; sisters-in-law Delilah and Danielle (Matt, Husband); brothers-in-law Antonio, Lawrence and Daniel; fiancé of Dior (Sita), and fiancé of Jahmar (Karla). She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, co-workers, and many, many dear friends.
Portia was employed by Rockland BOCES as a Crisis Teaching Assistant for 18 years, until the time of her passing. She loved music very much, and her singing reflected her passion. Because of her love of music she dedicated much time to working in various capacities with the East Ramapo Marching Band, even opening her home to students and donating supplies.
Portia was predeceased by three brothers: Tony, Jerry, and Dwight "Heavy D" Myers. She is survived by two brothers, Floyd (Robin, Wife) and Junior, and one sister, Shayler. She is also survived by: one aunt, Kathy Amritt; three uncles, George, Melville and Don Elliott; father and mother in-law Daniel and Elouise Davis; sisters-in-law Delilah and Danielle (Matt, Husband); brothers-in-law Antonio, Lawrence and Daniel; fiancé of Dior (Sita), and fiancé of Jahmar (Karla). She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, co-workers, and many, many dear friends.