A Celebration of Life
NINOTCHKA MARLITA PORTER, affectionately known as “Notch or Nino” was the oldest daughter of Owen Delta Davis, Sr. and Lillian Veronica Queen. She was born on May 15, 1941, at Freedmen’s Hospital in Washington, DC, raised in Prince George’s County and educated in their school system. Notch graduated from Fairmont Heights High School in June 1959.
She married Glenn Maurice Porter and they had four children, Kevin, Andrea, David, and Valencia Porter.
Ninotchka, faithfully and honorably, dedicated her life serving her community. In 1977, she began her career with the Prince George’s County Government; first working for the Intergenerational Programs Division of the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, providing support and care to senior citizens. In 1995, she was promoted to a Community Development Assistant with the Department of Family Services. After 35 years of public service to Prince George’s County, she retired in 2012.
She had a big heart and a passion for things she loved, and she lived her life that way. Ninotchka was courageous and had an inner strength that sustained her to the end. She will be missed but her energy will remain. She left an unforgettable mark on those whose lives she touched.
Ninotchka leaves to cherish her memory: Beloved husband Glenn Maurice Porter; four children, Kevin Porter (India), Andrea Porter, David Porter (Renee), and Valencia Porter; sister, Dianne D. Robinson (Harry), twelve grandchildren, Tiffany Morris (Kevin), Kevin Porter (Lauren), Giovanni and Tommy Martin, Dalontae Hawkins, Kia Porter, Alexis Frazier (Calvin), Kindra McDonough (Brian), Eugene Wood (Dannetria), Syan Porter, Shelton Fantroy, and Gracen Eison, eleven great-grandchildren, and twelve nieces and nephews. She leaves behind friends and a large extended family. Ninotchka was loved and adored by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by brothers Owen Delta Davis Jr., Joel Evans Davis Sr.; sister Valarie Michelle Davis; and niece Nikia Peters.
Nino,
You were the best everything. You were always happy. You had a good heart. Even when I made you mad. You would still hug me and tell me to do my best. I love and miss you. I hope I make you proud of me. (Pinkie slap)
I love you always
— Gracen Eison
To My Nino,
I miss you. I wish you could be here so we could have our talks, so we could connect with each other more, so I could brush your hair again, and for us to have one more hug and one more kiss. Even though I want you here, I know it’s much better where you are now. While you have been gone, I have been sad, but I know that you wouldn’t want me to be. I remember sitting on your lap watching TV, playing games and eating chocolate with you. Every morning you would get me a donut and you would get a coffee and you would take me to school. I love that I have those special memories of us and of you. It’s going to be so hard without you, but I have our family. I’m going to miss you.
Love you always.
— Alyssa Morris
Queen Family Heritage Foundation 