Mrs. Blanche Leonia Fortson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Blanche Leonia Porterfield Fortson, 90, of Danielsville, GA passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Northridge Medical Center in Commerce, GA. Mrs. Fortson was born on August 30, 1928 in Danielsville, GA, daughter of the late Iva Lee Porterfield Long. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Curtis Fortson and son, Curtis Wayne Fortson. Survivors include sons, Larry Fortson (Connie), David Fortson (Barbie), both of Danielsville, GA, Ricky Fortson (Becky) of Scottsboro, AL; daughters, Deborah Dove (Ronnie) of Comer, GA and Cheryl Fortson of Athens, GA; grandchildren, Todd Fortson, Kelly Tomasie, Crystal Rolley, Alex Roncadori, Ty Roncadori, Chase Roncadori, Anthony Fortson, Emily Fortson and Beth Ingram. Funeral services for Mrs. Fortson will be held in the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 21, 2019 with Rev. Greg Gilliam officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethel M Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at Pruitt Funeral Home from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday evening. The family is at 155 Old Royston Road, Danielsville, GA. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Northridge Nursing facility. Flowers are optional; memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Blanche Leonia Fortson

August 30, 1928 - February 18, 2019

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