Mrs. Susie Portee
(March 11, 1946 - December 17, 2021)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel
Viewing Date & Time: Friday, December 24, 2021/ 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Funeral Location: Green Hill Baptist Church / 2215 Green Hill Road, Lugoff, SC
Funeral Date & Time: Sunday, December 26, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
Interment Location: Green Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
Sue Mae, as I read all of the heartfelt messages for you and your children and family, I could not help but know and stand on the fact once again that you are and always will be one of the very best of the best. No one was more serving to others than you! You loved so much and in such an honest and pure way. Taking family members to see others, always at the hospital when someone needed a familiar face so they might not be afraid, you were always THERE! Tireless it seemed, but tired you must have been. We in this large and devoted family will miss you so very much! Your contributions go beyond anything I could write ✍️ about here. To Uncle James, Mel and Jammie, I love you all so much and my heart broke with the news of your Mom and Wife passing on to GOD. Patsy, Evelyn, Jessie, Mac and beautiful Aunt Marjorie, while pain settles sometimes, hope and joy always follows like a fresh spring of water 💦 from a streaming brook, early in the morning with the sun ☀️ shining and our Lord’s assurance, everything will be alright. I miss you all so much and I am eternally grateful to belong to a family so incredibly loving, close in heart and in good deeds. May we be able to join together soon and rejoice in the lives of the ones we had to say farewell to and remember our loving Sue Mae who always let us know, everything is going to be alright with GOD’s help. Blessings to you!
My Deepest Condolences to The Portee Family! I worked with Mrs. Susie at Crafts Farrow and she was so very helpful to me. I was young and just starting, I’ll never forget the time I needed a ride home from work and I lived the very opposite of town from Mrs. Susie and Mrs. Susie drove me to my front door.
God has truly picked one of HIS most Beautiful Flowers 🌺! RIP
My Deepest Condolences to The Portee Family! I worked with Mrs. Susie at Crafts Farrow and she was so very helpful to me. I was young and just starting, I’ll never forget the time I needed a ride home from work and I lived the very opposite of town from Mrs. Susie and Mrs. Susie drove me to my front door.
God has truly picked one of HIS most Beautiful Flowers 🌺! RIP
Jamie, Melandie, and Deacon Portee
How do I thank God for putting us in a family together. I praise God for all of you but I am so thankful for Susie–Aunt Mag’s partner in crime. God broke the mold when he finished with Susie: family reunions, helping the sick, cooking and doing for others. What an awesome testimony. Send me Lord was her calling. Thank you three for sharing your mother with us.
Thank you cousin Susie for being a living witness for God. Praises shall always be on my lips for this daughter of the most High King.
Susie, you will be missed. We can’t even begin to measure up how much of a giver you were day in and day out. I remember when our house burned down you were the first to meet us when we came back into town. You and James even gave us a place to stay at your house. Thank you for all of the good memories. We love you!!!
Our deepest heartfelt condolences go out to the Portee and Gibbs family. Praying God wrap His loving arms around you and encircle you in a shelter of peace, strength, comfort, and love during this very difficult time. Thinking of you Family and holding you all close in heart.
With Love/One Love~
Tracy Simpson & Family
Austin, Texas
My Condolences to My Cousins the Portee Family. The world lost a Beautiful Person when the Lord called Susie Mae home.Sue you will be missed by all. I Love you.
Sleep In Heaven Susie Mae.
Our sincere condolences to the Portee Family. We are praying for strength and comfort for the family.
Condolences to the Portee Family
We give our deepest condolences to your family. Praying for your strength and healing through this loss. We love you!
Much love and prayer to James and family.
May GOD in his Infinite Mercy provide for the Portee, Gibbs, Bush , extended family, colleagues and acquaintances of Ms. Sue during her transitioning and their bereavement. Just know that others Really Do Care. Dorethea and Donna Harris of Lugoff, SC
The Oak Grove Baptist Church Jubilee Choir extends deepest sympathies to the family of Sis.Susie Portee.
She was a precious jewel in our church community and will truly be missed.
Prayers for the family of Mrs. Susie, she was such a sweet loving kind person who always made you feel good when you enter the church sanctuary of Green Hill Baptist Church, she never made you feel like a stranger or a visitor. Singing with the heavenly choir
The Alston House Inc condolences and prayers to the Portee and Gibbs family.
To Susie Family
My sincere condolences to the family of Susie Portee
Shelley Egleston McCall
Prayers and condolences to the Gibbs and Portee family. May God continue to bless and keep you during these difficult times.
Cousin Susie, I am heart broken to hear of your passing and regret that I did not stay in closer contact. I want to thank you for standing by my side when my mother was hospitalized and in failing health in January 2015. Your support at that time assisted me to accept the situation. Being in California, I was not able to see you often, other than at the Bush-Mitchell Family Reunions. You will be forever missed. Kenneth Peters and family.
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Ms Susie!!!! Sending prayers and condolences to you and your family!!!! 💖🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Condolences to the portee and Gibbs Family;
Dear Portee and Gibbs families,
Sue was a delightful caring person. Pat
and I were classmates but Sue made me
feel like family too. Remember a little
of Sue will remain in our hearts forever.
That smile, those beautiful hats, and always the kind words.
Dr. Nadine W Hayes & Family
Patsy G. Hargrove; Melodee Portee & Family; my deepest condolences; sympathies and prayers to y’all. My heart aches with y’all on the loss. I’m praying that GOD gives the strength that is needed during this difficult time. Remember the happy times with her and continue to trust GOD. Much Love Always. Adrena Esaw Jackson, Columbia SC
Sending sincerest Condolences to the Portee family. So very sorry for this loss. Praying for strength and peace during this time of grief.
My beautiful cousin who did not know any strangers bc they were just people she hadn’t met. You treated them as if they were the most important person in the world. Yes, God took great piece of quality from this world bc loving people such as you don’t come a dime a dozen. Your presence will surely be missed but we are better bc God chose to shared you with us for this short period of time. You have certainly earned your wings bc you loved us as he loved you. My heartfelt condolences are extended to the Gibbs, Portees and Bush Family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. My dear cousin has moved on to a higher calling and you will be missed dearly but never be forgotten bc you will continue to live on in our hearts forever! Love and God bless you!
Prayers are with the family during this very emotional time. Love you guys 💕
SENDING HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE PORTEE/ GIBBS FAMILY IN THR LOSS OF YOUR LOVEDD ONE,SUE WAS ONE OF A KIND THE SAME EVERYTIME YOU SAW HER,SHE IS GONE BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN,REST ON SUE YOU EARNED YOUR WINGS.
My condolences to the Portee and Gibbs Family. Praying for peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time.
The Portee and Gibbs Family,
So sorry of your loss. Praying Gods strength now and days ahead for all of you.
I am so saddened by the passing of my dear long time friend and co-worker, Ms. Susie Portee. We worked together at SCDMH it seems like forever! To the family, I extend heartfelt condolences 💐 and continued prayers for healing now and in the days ahead. Rest In Peace Susie.💕
Uncle James, Melodie, Jammie, lads and the rest of our family: I still can’t believe Aunt Sue is gone. She was a joy and always there for everyone–even when she wasn’t feeling her best. She wanted all of us to excel, be happy and love God.
Christmas will never be the same because she won’t pull up, hug everyone and remind me to send a check to Green Hill. Lol. We all loved her and she will dwell in our hearts forever.
To the Porter and Gibbs Family. So very sorry for the loss a amazing woman. Her love for her family showed in the things she would do. Her giving of her self to make everyone life’s better. Thank you for your laughter. To my Uncle and Melanie and Jamie and family we send prayers to you and strength. Aunt Sue we love you so much. We will miss you. With deep sympathy… The Samuels
Our heartfelt condolences to the Portee/Gibbs families. It was a privilege and great pleasure to have known and been a part of Susie’s life during this earthly journey. She was such a joy! You could see that big bold smile and the love in her eyes before you would even get close to her. She was compassionate, an encourager, and was not ashamed of her love for the Lord! We believe Susie is in His Glory right now! James and family, God will keep you in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Him. Look to the Hills from whence comest your help.
Love,
James Crosby, Linda Allen and Brenda Moss
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you all the strength and comfort in this time of sorrow.
Those we love are never forgotten. Our condolences to the Gibbs and Portee families. Praying you’ll have the peace of God, the comfort of His spirit, the hope of His promises and joy in the gift of your memories now and always. We love you family and we are truly going to miss Aunt Sue.
I am so saddened to learn about the passing of Ms. Susie Portee. Susie was always the same person, sweet, caring, kind, considerate of others, compassionate, spiritual, so smart and comical too! An“excellent”, and exceptional S. C. Department of Mental Health Worker! I’ve worked with Ms. Portee for years! You’ve definitely earned your wings and your rest Ms. Portee for a job “well done”. My heartfelt prayers 🙏🏾 to grieving family and dear friends near and far.
My sincere condolences to the Gibbs and Portee families. Praying for strength during this difficult time.
Melvin & Elsa Portee our prayers go to the family we send condolences
Condolences to My Family PORTEE and Gibbs have our deepest sympathy Della Lyles Hudson and Family
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Sending condolences
to her sister Evelyn Ware from the class of 1966.We are praying for the Family.
Prayers and heartfelt condolences to this distinguished family,peace be with you all. Willie Mae Hayes
My condolences goes out to the Portee and Gibbs family. You’re in ours prayers. Be strong in the Lord.
My condolences to the family. Sue was an amazing person. She’s received her wings. Rest on my friend. U will be missed. I thank God for allowing me to my friend. Take care of each other. Luv y’all
Our condolences to the Gibbs/Portee Families.
Susie was a dear, kind, compassionate, loving friend, and a “virtuous woman”. She will be missed but never forgotten. Be strong, for the Lord, our God, is with you!
Our prayers and thoughts goes out to the Portee and Gibbs Family. May God keep and bless you all.to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord,Sister Susie is gone home to be with the Lord. Deacon Ike Hammond, and Family.
Sue had such a sweet spirit, beautiful smile, and a twinkle in her eyes every time we saw her. She will be dearly missed on this side. Our loss is most definitely Heavens gain. To our dear family we love you and our prayers are with you.
Lula and Curtis Harris
My sincere condolence to the family. May God give you peace and comfort you during this time of bereavement.
I’m so thankful to have meet you at your grandsons basketball games. Your beautiful smile will be forever missed. The love that you have shown and shared with everyone was priceless. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. A link in the chain has been broken. She will be missed
My sincere condolences to the family, my prayers are with you all. Praying for peace and comfort at this time.
Condolences to the Portee and
Gibbs families.
Praying your memories will bring you comfort during the days ahead and your faith will give you peace.
Sending love to our family during these hard times. May her memories give you peace and joy!
Love,
Sarah &Sylvan Portee &Family
Mt. Sinai AME Church family extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sis. Sue Portee. We will surely miss her presence.
God bless you all.
Our sincere condolences to the Gibbs and Portee families. Words can’t express how saddened we are to hear of Susie’s passing. Our hearts go out to Susie’s family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God’s grace and peace to you.
Mr. Jordan,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
My deepest condolences and prayers to The Portee and Gibbs family from The Rotans
To the Gibbes and Portee family. We extend our sincere condolences and prayers to you during this time of bereavement. May God comfort you with His peace and love.
The Kennedy-Johnson and Hardin families.
My deepest condolences to the Portee Gibbs Mitchell And Bush family. Aunt Sue was one of a kind. She a true jewel to her community. Deacon Portee Melandie and Jamie and JP and Jordon we are praying much for y’all.
Condolence to the Gibbs and Portee family
With deepest sympathy and Heartfelt condolences. To the Portee/Gibbs Family.
Our prayers goes out to all of you. Mama Susie is going to be missed dearly such a loyal.loving giving person to the end. Always thinking of others.
The Benson/Cantey Family
Ethan, Carolyn, Jamal and Mozelle
My husband and I offer our deepest condolences and prayers to the Portee Family. Momma Portee was like a second mom. If I needed her for anything, she always made herself available. I’ll miss her smile and infectious laugh. Poppa Portee, Melandie, Jammie, her extended family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers. Heaven has gained an angel! God bless
Sorry about the loss of our dear sister, she was and awesome lady to be around never a dull moment. She always helped others, taking care of the sick no where are or how far she has to go, she always made the ultimate sacrifice for someone else. We love you family, our prayers are with you all, may God give you peace and comfort as time goes.
Susie and I was classmates, she was so funny and happy go lucky! Always willing to get involved and a fashion queen! I will always hold her memory in my heart. To Her Husband James and the Family our condolences.
Sincere Love, Lorraine Bouknight, Class of 1965.
My deepest heartfelt sympathy for the passing of your dear beloved family. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can’t heal. Keep the memories and they will always be near.
God bless and keep you during this time.
May God give you strength, and comfort today ,days and years to come. Stay encouraged through the memories. For there are many
With much love
Ida Burke Bonaparte and Family
My deepest sympathy to the family of Susie a sweet lady first time I met her at the family reunions and we talked and talked about our family and her church she loves her church
All my love to the family cousin Susie will truly be missed when ever someone was going through she and the family was all ways there she had a way of making you feel better she knew just what to say to comfort you she was a comforter loved that about her.love to all the family.Martha G. Ellison daughter Madlyn NC.
Condolences to The Gibbs /PORTEE FAMILY may Susie now REST IN HEAVEN so she can wear her pretty hats and a beautiful long white ROBE. Amen Katie Stoudemire Walker
My deepest sympathy to you for your loss, Susie will truly be missed may God bless and comfort you and all the family and endless friends 🙏
So sorry to hear about Susie. I saw her several times at the Pig in the last three months. To James and the rest of the family you have my condolences. Susie was a sweet person.
Praying for peace and comfort for the family and friends of the Portee and Gibbs family!
Condolences to the Portee and Gibbs family;