Shirley James Fortner's obituary , Passed away on November 12, 2022 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Shirley James Fortner

March 28, 1935 - November 12, 2022 (87 years old)

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Shirley James Fortner's obituary , Passed away on November 12, 2022 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Bridges Funeral Home

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Shirley James Fortner

March 28, 1935 - November 12, 2022 (87 years old)

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Shirley James Fortner Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirley James Fortner of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, who passed away on November 12, 2022, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Earl W. Fortner; her siblings, Joe (Zelma James), Iva (Roy McElhaney), Polly (JB Arnett), Tony (Marie James) and Jesse (Cecilia James); her parents, James James and Letha James; and her grandchildren, Abby and Wes.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to either Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Knoxville or First Baptist Church Gatlinburg.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bridges Funeral Home



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Nov 15

Visitation

Bridges Funeral Home
5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924

Tue

Nov 15

Memorial service

Bridges Funeral Home
5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924

Tue

Nov 15

Burial

Eastview Memorial Gardens
1320 Andrew Johnson Highway, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871

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