Fortner, Gloria Jean 86, of Shadyside, Ohio died Thursday August 6, 2015 at Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown, WV.
Gloria was born October 23, 1928 in Nabob WV, a daughter of the late Grover and Leah Woodrum Dillard.
She worked at the former Bobbie Brooks Clothing Co. of Bellaire and was a Member of the Lincoln Avenue United Methodist Church.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Darrell C. Fortner and a sister, Cledith Martin.
Surviving are her children, Betty (Steven) Fluharty of Allentown, PA, Donna ( James) Mann and Gary D. Fortner all of Shadyside, OH, two brothers, Darrell Dillard of Prescott AZ and Grover Dillard of Virginia Beach, VA, 4 grandchildren, Bryan, and Dustin Fortner , Jenny Van Curan, and Kevin Fluharty, great grandchildren; Mya, Willow and Gunner Fortner.
Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio Tuesday from 11am until time of Services at 1pm with Reverend Randy Weaver officiating.
Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com <https://bauknechtaltmeyer.com>
Gloria Jean Fortner
October 23, 1928 - August 6, 2015
10/23/1928 - 08/06/2015
Past Services
Cemetery
Tuesday August 11, 2015
Visitation
Tuesday August 11, 2015
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Shadyside Chapel
3900 Central Avenue
Shadyside, Ohio 43947
740-676-4310 | Directions
3900 Central Avenue
Shadyside, Ohio 43947
740-676-4310 | Directions
Service
Tuesday August 11, 2015
1:00 pm
Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Shadyside Chapel
3900 Central Avenue
Shadyside, Ohio 43947
740-676-4310 | Directions
3900 Central Avenue
Shadyside, Ohio 43947
740-676-4310 | Directions
I am saddened that I JUST saw this obit. Mom Fortner (Gloria Jean) was an example for all. She was one of the most beautiful christian women I had ever Known. She is Definitely in heaven…
My sincere condolences to Jean’s family. She was a very sweet lady. Heaven gains another angel.
Three generations of my family have been friends and neighbors of Jean and her family since they moved to Shadyside in the 1960’s. It was great growing up with Jean as a neighbor. She was a great mother and wife and always made it fun for her children and the neighborhood children. From making water slides with a sheet of plastic and a sprinkler in the back yard to ice cream cones on hot days. Jean will be greatly missed. Condolences from my family to Jeans. I know Jean has her rewards in heaven for being a great servant on this earth for Christ. I know you were greeted by God with the words “Well done, my faithful child!” and she is no longer in pain and no more sorrow.
I love you with all of my heart and soul Aunt Jean and I always will.
May God be with all of us at this sad time.
I have known Jean since 1975. I was married to David Knight and we lived across the street from Jean and her family. Gary was a constant visitor and we became close neighbors. I am sorry for your loss and will pray for you and your family.