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Obituary For Ms. LaPorsha A. Shumate
Ms. LaPorsha A. Shumate, 31, of Albany, Georgia departed this life on Thursday, January 23, 2025 in Leesburg, Georgia.
Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in the the New Birth Fellowship Church, 2106 Radium Springs Road, Albany, Georgia 31705.
Interment will follow in the Roselawn Garden of Memory Cemetery, 2122 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Albany, Georgia 31701.
LaPorsha Alexis Shumate was born in Albany, Georgia on January 7, 1994 to the parentage of Veronica J. Naylor and Abraham Shumate. She was called home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2025.
LaPorsha graduated from Albany High in 2012. She continued her studies in Early Childhood and graduating with an Associate Degree from Albany Technical College and later returning to ATC to complete a certification in Pharmacy Tech. She served as a Doctor’s Scribe upon her departure from the earth.
LaPorsha was blessed with a large and loving family. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ms. Essie Johnson, Mr. Charlie Foster, Tommie Naylor, Sr. and Floriene Naylor; aunt, Shirley J. Cook; Godparent, Dorothy Sculark; and close cousins, Marcus Dent and Courtney Johnson.
She leaves to cherish her many memories to her loving and devoted mother, Veronica (Walter) Naylor; and father, Abraham (Angela) Shumate all of Albany, Georgia; grandparents: Willard and Martha Fulmore of Albany, Georgia; siblings, Austin Shumate, Ariel Shumate, and Kameron Naylor of Albany, Georgia; aunts and uncles, Annie Pearl Johnson, Charlie Johnson, James H. Johnson, Floyd Johnson, Gerald (Deborah) Johnson, Michael (Shirlene) Johnson, Charlie (Jessica) Foster all of Americus, Georgia, Shannon Johnson of Oberlin, Ohio, Sonya Stover of Warner Robins, Georgia., Tonya (Darrin) Gregory of Minneapolis, Minnesota, reared as aunts and uncles, LaKenya “Kale” Johnson and Rodney (Sharon) Johnson of Americus, Georgia, Shirley W. Mosley, Stephanie N. Walker, Tommy (Sabrenia) Naylor, Robert (Phyllis) Naylor all of Meridian, Mississippi, Leonard (Tonia) Naylor of Atlanta, Georgia, and Alphonsa (PaToya) Henderson; great-aunts, Elnora Girvins and Lillie Mae
Cladd of Americus, Georgia; Godparents, James Sculark, Sonja Richardson of Albany, Georgia, Major and Betty Rivers of Leesburg, Georgia, and Georgia Arms of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee; Godsisters, Comequiz N. Beeks, Casserianda Nelson of Albany, Georgia; Godbrother, Roderick Smith, Jr. “RJ”; God children; Skylar and Neka Brown, and a host of cousins and friends, including favorite cousins reared as a brother, K’Tory Johnson and as a sister, Tanesha Green and DaQuanda Arnett.
Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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My condolences 💐 to the family Porshia was a very sweet person & loved to work with children she will truly be missed
Our sincere condolences to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family! Praying that Jehovah God give you all comfort and strength during this difficult time! Rev 21:4 death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.
Condolences to the family praying for strength for the family
Condolences to the family. May you all find comfort in the days months and years to come. Craig & Detrich Sanchez
My prayers are with your family at this time.
The class of 2012 send our condolences to the family of Laporsha. She was definitely a joy to be around. Encourage everyone around her. You lead our class as senior president with joy and Victory. You definitely will be missed take your rest Queen
Our heartfelt condolences to you Veronica on the loss of your baby girl. Wishing you and the family peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest well Porsha. Love, Phalisa & Greg
I'm sending my heartfelt Condolences to the Shumate families. May GOD continues to comfort each of you.❤️
Laporsha was a dear classmate and friend. So many beautiful memories we had. To the family and loved ones, I send my deepest love, condolences, and prayers for God comfort you all during this difficult time 🤍🤍🤍
We sorry for loss this was one the sweetest girls known may god heal and strength you we love you all as you go through yr loss. Rest angel we will miss you baby.
Sending our sincere condolences and praying that each and every weaken areas of you all life be fulfill with love, strength and understanding .... we will miss you Porsha and your smile that could brighten any dull moment!
My Sweet Little Sister. You will forever be the "Scurlark's Baby". You and your Mrs. Dorothy are together again💜🧡... we love you, Porsha. And to her blood family, thank you for sharing her with us. We are praying for you all 🙏🏽
To Porsha's family and friends, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your baby girl. I remember when she was just a baby and all the pictures of her growth. I pray that the good Lord gives you comfort and peace that only he can during this most very difficult time. Much love sent your way.
I want to send my condolences to the family. Porsha was a great friend and was there for everybody. I'm going to miss her. This has torn me and my kids. We are going to miss you sis! Take your rest now
I'm so sorry for your loss praying for your family that our lord and savior give you the strength to carry on 🙏🏽
We are so sorry to hear about Porsha. Our heart go out to you and we will keep the family in prayer. Trust God because we know that he will take care of you and give you strength forever. Talk to God about your feelings. He understands; we don't. God Is your all and all.
Our deepest condolences to the Shumate and Naylor families. God is Able! The Shannon Family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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