Joyce Marie Fortson

1941 - 2016

Joyce Marie Fortson obituary, 1941-2016, Deland, FL

BORN

1941

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel & Oaklawn Cemetery

5000 County Road 46A

Sanford, Florida

Joyce Fortson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 1, 2016.

Joyce Marie Fortson, 75, of DeLand passed away peacefully on November 30, 2016 in Halifax Health Hospice of Orange City. Joyce was born on March 21, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio; the daughter of Paul and Edna Mae Gorman. She married her husband James E. Fortson, who preceded her in death in 2009. She was a homemaker. Her family was most important to her.



Joyce leaves behind to cherish her memory seven children, daughters Doranda Morris (Gene), Denise Schneider (Martin), Andrea Argue, Dannielle Mott, sons James Fortson Jr. (Dorothy), John Fortson Sr. (Brenda), and Kevin Fortson (Alison), 22 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, brothers Donald Gorman Sr., Daniel Gorman Sr., Wayne Gorman Sr., Paul Gorman Jr., Joseph Gorman Sr., sisters Paulette McKinnon and Kelly Mota; as well as countless nieces and nephews and extended family. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, and daughter Joyce Marie Roszell.



Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel, 5000 County Road 46A, Sanford FL. 32771. Mass will take place Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 10:00 am at All Souls Historic Chapel downtown Sanford. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Park Cemetery, Sanford Florida.

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December 15, 2016

Danielle Mott

Mom you have always been and always will be what I used to make choices in live when in doubt I would think what would mom do, I didn't always make the best choice but where always there I love you

December 8, 2016

Charity Gorman

Aunt Joyce,
I didn't know you the best but I will always remember how sweet you were and how you always had a smile on your face. May you rest in peace and say hi to Grandma and Grandpa up there for me.

Love always! RIP!

December 7, 2016

Darlene Sierzenga

Thank you for allowing me to join your family today. The service was very nice and touched me deeply. The church was beautiful and I'm sure your mom would have been pleased at how lovely everything turned out.

December 5, 2016

Andrea Agrue

Mom, you have always had the most patients then anyone. You gave all of us your love no matter what we did as kids and adults. I love you and miss you. Love you always. Till i see you again

December 5, 2016

Prayers for The Family,I know she will be truly missed....Belinda (Hoffmann) Golden

December 5, 2016

Debi Gorman

You were and always will be a beautiful memory ... It was a pleasure to have known you..love Debi

December 5, 2016

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December 3, 2016

Anna Dearinger

Aunt Joyce, You were one the most strongest and selfless women I knew. You have touched the hearts of so many and will be truly missed.

December 3, 2016

Doranda Morris

You are the best mom and friend a child could ever have. I love you so much. Your love was the foundation of our family. Because of you we are all strong individuals. I Will always miss you. Love You

December 3, 2016

Denise Schneider

Mom, I love you more than words can say. You were our light in the dark you were our everything, I do not think there will ever be another soul as loving and accepting as you were. We love you and will miss you until we see you again, Denise & Marty

December 1, 2016

You have always had the soul of an angel. We love you! Love From, Helen ,Rick,Patrick,April and Aiden

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