Elizabeth Fortner

Elizabeth Frances Fortner, 86, of Fulton entered her Heavenly home Feb. 5, 2021, at Tri-Star Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
Frances married the love of her life, Jodie Fortner, Jan. 29, 1949. He preceded her in death Aug. 21, 1995. She was formerly employed by Parkway Manor Nursing Home and, later, at E.W. James and Sons in Fulton. She had lived most of her life in this area and was a member at Riceville Baptist Church.
She was an avid yard saler, thrift store shopper and reader, and found joy in helping others when she could. For years, she loved meeting up with “the girls” and playing card games. She loved to travel, sing in the choir at church, she absolutely adored her family, but above all else, she loved our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and accepted Him into her life at a younger age.
She is survived by two sons, Joey Fortner (Shellie) and Tim Fortner (June);  granddaughters, Mallory Barnett (Brent Jr.) and Lexi Fortner; grandsons, Chris Johnson, Kenny Johnson (Cathy) and Josh Johnson (Amber); eight great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Charles McCoy and Carl Fortner (Rita); and a host of nieces and nephews.
Aside from her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas and Julia Lena (French) Moore; brothers, Robert Moore, Lonzo Moore, Russell “Pap” Moore and Ardie B. Moore; sisters, Lula “Lou” Lane and Virginia “Jinny” McCoy; and a great-grandson, Halston Johnson.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. today at Hornbeak Funeral Home chapel, with Brother Richard Hart officiating. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the hour of services today.
Due to COVID-19, the family requested masks be worn by everyone in attendance.
Memorials may be made to Riceville Baptist Church, 300 Richard St., Fulton, KY 42041.
Online tributes may be left at www.hornbeakfuneralchapel.com.

Published 2.9.21