Mary K. Portell
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Mary K. Portell, 92, of Woodbridge, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Harbor Chase Assisted Living.
Her beloved husband, Harold E. Portell, predeceases her. Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Susan E. Vallowe; five sons, Michael S. Portell, Thomas J. Portell, John R. Portell, James D. Portell, and Joseph W. Portell; 22 grand children; 22 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.
Mary was a Teacher's Aide at Kerrydale Elementary School and retired from Prince William County Public Schools in 1996. Born in Belleville, Illinois in 1928, Mary went to Nursing School and graduated in 1950. She married Harold Portell in 1951 and they soon began their family. They lived in the St. Louis area until 1971 when they were transferred to Brooklyn, New York and then shortly after that in 1973 they settled in the Manassas/Woodbridge area in Virginia.
The family will receive friends from 6 pm to 9 pm with a funeral service beginning at 7 pm on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, Virginia 22193. She will be laid to rest next to her beloved Harold at Stonewall Memory Gardens at 10 am on Thursday, June 17, 2021.