Beatrice Fort – 84
Of Lakeland, passed away, Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at the Berrien County Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born April 13, 1927 in Berrien County, Georgia to the late Elige, Sr. & Stella Rowland Warren. She was a loving Mom to her children, seamstress, care giver to the elderly, and a homemaker in her later years. She is a member of the Ray City Church of God. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tommie Fort; brother, Elige Warren, Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Jake Ganas.
Survivors include:
Son & Daughter-In-Law Jonathan & Karon Fort Nashville, GA
2 Daughters & Son-In-Laws Marsha & Ronnie Branch Stockton, GA
Kaye & John Belmont Englewood, FL
Grandchildren: Kylon & Jennifer Fort, Teresa Branch, Lisa Branch, Jennifer Belmont
Great Grandchildren: Grant & Bruce Fort
4 Sisters & Brother-In-Laws Eula Mae Ganas Lakeland, GA
Hazel & John Futch Lakeland, GA
Faye & Lamar Peacock Lakeland, GA
Vivian Howell Lakeland, GA
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial in Fender Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, April 29, 2011 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family.