Ms. Marilyn Elizabeth Fortson

September 21, 1936 - March 28, 2016

Ms. Marilyn Elizabeth York Fortson, 79, of Royston, GA passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016, at her home. Ms. Fortson was born in Santa Clause Mountain, GA on September 21, 1936, daughter of the late Arthur York and the late Georgia Marilyn Haney York. She was a clock assembler having worked for General Times and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Debra Parham of Danielsville, GA, daughter and her companion, Cindy Anderson and Derek Junkins of Anderson, SC; and grandchildren, Tommy McDonald, Kelsey Parham, Tara Morrison, Trinity Cronic, and Justin Morrison. A memorial service for Ms. Fortson will be held at 2:00 p.m. on April 9, 2016, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. O’Neal Smith officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service Saturday. The family is at their respective homes. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.