Briona Jasmine Porter was born on June 2nd, 1994, at Prince Georges Hospital in Cheverly, Maryland to Keith Shorter and Charlene Porter. Briona was the only Granddaughter of Beatrice Porter and the only Niece of Valencia Porter, Janice Bullock. Briona grew up in Charles County, Maryland, and attended the public school system there. She graduated from Jennifer Elementary School in 6th grade, then went to John Hanson Middle School in 8th grade, and was looking forward to starting 9th grade at Thomas Stone High School in Charles County Maryland. Briona was a loving, clever, bright, and fun lady who enjoyed dancing, cooking, and most importantly, her church and being a part of it.

Briona was a member of the Usher Board at her church, Judah Temple AME ZION in Bowie, Maryland, where she was a regular attendee. Briona also enjoyed being a part of the Step Team at John Hanson Middle School and her Church Step Team, which was founded by Briona Porter. Briona loved to eat, and one of her ambitions was to become a school teacher or an attorney. Briona is sadly missed by her family and friends, as well as her Godmother Diona Minor.

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