Born in Danielsville, Mrs. Fortson was the daughter of the late Austin Edwards and Mammie Epps Edwards Bridges. She retired as a switchboard operator for Athens General Hospital.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fortson was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Fortson; sister, Marie Allen; and brothers: Lynell Edwards, Odell Edwards, Quilla Edwards and Virgil Edwards.
Survivors include sons: James Larry Fortson and Jerry Wayne Fortson; sister, Jeanette Daniels; grandchildren: Chris Fortson, Brook Hayes and Jason Fortson; six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 18, at 11:00 a.m., at the Bernstein Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.