IN LOVING MEMORY OF Fannie Jean Fortenberry

Fannie Jean

Fortenberry

Aug 23, 1940 — Apr 12, 2023

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Fannie Jean Fortenberry's Obituary

With extremely heavy hearts, as a family we announce the passing of ourbeloved Fannie Jean Fortenberry. She was a devoted and loving one of a kindwife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who lived for her family. Shepassed away peacefully in her home while holding the hand of her husband of 65,years on April 12, 2023, at the age of 82. She was surrounded by her husband,children and many others who love her dearly.Jean was born on August 23, 1940, to Bill & Ruth Holloway of Winnsboro/Gilbert.Her life was dedicated to family as a stay-at-home farmers wife, Mother andGrandmother who loved nothing more than making sure the whole family hadeverything they needed and wanted. Spoiling the grandchildren rotten was her specialty. She was a phenomenal cook known for catering to each child's specific taste, even if it meant hamburgers for breakfast. She was the stain remover, the problem solver with no judgment, ironed like she invented it, played cards for hours with the grands, taxicab for all, loved getting her hair done at the beauty shop, yard mowing was serious business, but most of all she relished in her role as Mother and Grandmother. It was her greatest joy to attend any and all events her children and grandchildren participated in, always making them feel as if they were the most important. Her love simply tripled when it came to great grandchildren. She was known for her nurturing love and all who knew her felt it.Jean is survived by her husband of 64 years, JW, their 4 children Joe MichaelFortenberry & wife Lorinda; Vickie Lynne Williams & husband Carl; Sandra Jean Anderson & husband Bill; James David Fortenberry & wife Cheryl;sister Evelyn Vick, like ason Wayne Boyd & wife Margaret, 16 Grandchildren - Tyler Fortenberry, Bryant Fortenberry, Chance McCall, Trey Williams, Crystal Ulmer, Jennie Hayes, Morgan Gallagher, Skye Reynolds, Jamie Fortenberry, Derek Fortenberry, Madison Fortenberry, Michael Wayne Boyd, Kim Dye, Keisha Bozeman, Hunter Boyd and Lesley Boyd, 25 Great Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her Parents Bill & Ruth Holloway, Grandson William Bryant Fortenberry, Sister Bob Lee of Ruston, and Niece Cindy Lee.The Family would also like to acknowledge, thank and show our love for hercaregiver, Dena Albritton, who came in as a caregiver but will forever be family in our hearts. There are no words to define the gratitude and love we as a family feel.Celebration of Life will be held at Dennard First National Funeral Home inWinnsboro, LA on Saturday, April 15th, 2023. Visitation will be from 12 noon-2:00pm. Funeral Services will begin at 2:00pm. Graveside Service will be atProvidence Cemetery in Ward lll.Online condolences may be made at www.dennardfirstnational.com .
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