Mary Denise Fortner Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Denise Fortner of Helen, Georgia, who passed away on April 8, 2025, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Denise Fortner to pay them a last tribute.
Though Mary Denise has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her mother Mary Belle Boston; and her husband Mark Smith. She is survived by: her sons, Jordan (Brandi Fortner), Jonathan McTaggart (Michelle Grubbs) of Dahlonega and Michael Shane Fortner; and her grandchildren, Breanna Tench, Colton Tench, Matthew Beason, Jonathan Grubbs, Bricen Grubbs and Tyler Grubbs.
