She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clinton, KY and had worked for Henry I. Siegel Clothing Company, sold Avon and had been a department manager in jewerly for Wal-Mart. She had lived in this
area all of her life.
She is survived by a son and daughter in law - Jeffrey Lee and Deniece Byrd of Owensboro, KY, 2 grandchildren - Jamie Byrd and Laura Byrd,both of Owensboro,KY and a brother - Clarence Fortner of Bel Air, MD.
She was preceded in death by her parents - George & Mary (Turner)
Fortner and a brother.
Funeral services will be at the Hornbeak Funeral Chapel at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 5,2008. Burial will be in the Rock Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. and anytime after 8 a.m. Tuesday until the funeral hour. Memorials may be made to the Clinton - Hickman Co. Ambulance Service 55 U.S. Hwy. 51 N. Clinton, KY 42031.