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Submitted: 5/2/23 • Approved: 5/8/23 • Last Updated: 5/11/23 • R1483564-G1483564-S3
Louella
Jul 1, 1929 - Jun 28,2018
Louella Dee Fortson, age 88, of Cabot passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018. She was born on July 1, 1929 in Enola, Arkansas to the late Cecil Bailey and Vida E. Tullow-Bailey.
She was a retired school teacher for the PCSSD; she loved the University of Arkansas Basketball team, the outdoors, children and gospel music. She attended many singing schools and sang for several special occasions in the community. Louella graduated in 1946 from North Little Rock High School and attend Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA) where she obtained her teaching degree.
Louella was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years Edward Fortson.
She is survived by three children Charles Fortson (Kay), Lee Reed (Mickey) and Mark Fortson (Theresa) all of Jacksonville; one brother Doyne Bailey (Pat) of Austin, Texas; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2018 from 5:00 -7:00 P.M. at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main, Jacksonville, Arkansas.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, July 2, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home with burial to follow at Sumner Cemetery, 13603 Sumner Cemetery Road, Cabot, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to Arkansas Alzheimer’s.
Arrangements are provided by A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400
George
Nov 22, 1926 - Nov 25, 2004
George Edward Fortson, 78, a life-time farmer of Northeast Pulaski County, passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2004 in his home after a lengthy illness. He was a namesake of his predeceased grandfathers, Rev. George Fortson and Ed Douglas. He was also predeceased by his parents, Coy and Beulah Fortson and his parents-in-law, Cecil and Vida Bailey.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Louella Fortson; daughter, Lee Reed and husband, Mickey, of Gravel Ridge; two sons, Charles Fortson and wife, Kay and Mark Fortson and wife, Jennifer; brother, Harold Fortson and family, all of the Olmstead Community; brother-in-law, Doyne Bailey and family in Austin, Texas; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Edward graduated from Jacksonville High, operated two businesses in Gravel Ridge, Fortson’s Grocery and Ed’s Farm and Pet Supply, and he also farmed. His greatest loves were for his heavenly Father, his family, farming and his church, Bethel Assembly of God (very loyal to his denomination) in which he was a charter member. He was a trustee and involved in the construction of the church building.
The family gives special thanks to his beloved daughter “Sissy” for her constant devotion and care, to a new friend and helper, Edith Reed, to Dr. Greg Henson for his compassion and to the Arkansas Hospice staff, especially Linda Mayor.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice or to the building fund at church, Bethel Assembly of God.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Monday at Bethel Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Sumner Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.northlittlerockfuneralhome.com.
Contributed on 5/2/23 by eagle12953
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