Portia Dianne Haggart (Melton) passed away on July 18, 2026. She was a long-time resident of Colorado Springs.
Portia was born on June 9, 1945, to Alvis & Mary Lois Melton (Scott) in Memphis, Texas. She graduated from Wasson High School and Colorado State College. She was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority.
Portia married Lon Haggart, who preceded her in death.
She had been a teacher and a retail manager.
Portia is survived by her sister, Pamela Ludvik; B-I-L, Frank; nephew, Scott and wife, Nicole; as well as greats: Kyle, Alea, and Caleb; and great-great nephew, Sawyer. She leaves behind her friends and her community at Rivaria Assisted Living.
Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Pikes Peak Hospice.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910 with a reception to follow at the Olympian Plaza Reception Center, 975 S. Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910.