Movita Nadine Allen Pollard

Movita Nadine Allen Pollard was born in Newport News, Virginia, and raised by her grandmother in Mount Vernon, New York. She attended school in Mount Vernon until 1963, when she relocated to Washington, D.C. to live with her mother and begin the next chapter of her life.

Throughout her life, Movita embraced creativity, service, and connection with others. During her younger years, she joined The Five Stairsteps on their national tour and worked alongside her family at their record store. She also worked at WOOK Radio and TV and contributed photography to Jet Magazine. In the 1970s, Movita began a long and meaningful career with D.C. Public Schools as an attendance manager, serving students and families for more than a decade. After raising her family in Herndon and Manassas, Virginia, she returned to Washington, D.C. and again dedicated another 10 years to the school system before relocating to Ridgeway, Virginia, where she lived for nearly 30 years and worked until retiring in the early 2000s.

In 2005, Movita married John Pollard, who preceded her in death in 2019.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her four children: Trevilin (Theresa), Aloha (Patrich), John Jr., and DeAnna; her beloved grandchildren Sean Jr., Lloyd, Lillian, Sakina, Junior, Jackie-Ray, Aryan, Sakia, Ellijah, Jibril, and Arc; and her great-grandchildren Sariyah, Nas’Rym, and Kyon. She also leaves behind her lifelong friend Concha “Cookie” Johnson, as well as her dear friend and former co-worker Jan (Mike) of Ridgeway.

Movita, affectionately known to some as “Go Go Mo,” found joy in bowling, music, working with children, watching crime dramas and series, and especially driving—simply getting in the car and going wherever the road might lead. She was a precious friend to many, a generous neighbor who lovingly prepared meals for others, and a woman who truly never met a stranger.

Her warmth, kindness, laughter, and giving spirit will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

Although services will be private, the family wishes to express their gratitude for the love and care shown during this time of grief.

*Humbly submitted by the family

Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.