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.
Portia was like a big sister to us all. Her friendship with my my sister Lori Boudreaux (Sinopoli) spanned decades. She opened up her home when I moved to Colorado Springs early 1980’s as I began my career after graduating college. It was so big hearted of her and helped me to make my transition from student to professional. My deepest condolences to Pam and to Lori ehobI k ow will miss het very much.