Pauline F Fortenberry

December 30, 1929 – July 14, 2021

Funeral services for Pauline Fortenberry, 91, of Tylertown, Mississippi will be held at Capps Funeral Home on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM with Bro. Dan Perry and Bro. Michael Knippers officiating. Interment will follow at New Zion Cemetery.

Mrs. Fortenberry went to meet her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Bildora Senior Care surrounded by loving caregivers and her family. She was born December 30, 1929 in Tylertown, Mississippi to the late Audrey and Lemmie Fortenberry. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years J.B. Fortenberry and sister Nellene Corbitt.

Pauline was a faithful member of New Zion Baptist Church where she served as WMU Director, Sunday School Teacher, Leader of Mission Organizations, Librarian and was on many church committees. She was a retired garment plant worker for Haspels and American Fabrics. She enjoyed reminiscing and running into her former work friends. She was a natural caregiver who dedicated many years to caring for her mother, husband, and other relatives. Her greatest joy in life was becoming a grandmother. She was a doting Mimi who spent her days keeping, transporting, and spoiling her two granddaughters, Hillary and Keely, who brought her much joy and happiness.

Survivors include her sons Paul (Stacye) Fortenberry and Barrette Fortenberry; granddaughters Hillary (Zak) Thoele and Keely Fortenberry; great-grandson Myles Thoele; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and loving family.

Pallbearers are Keith Davis, Winston Fortenberry, Aaron Wood, Delbert Wood, Bill Goldman, and Eddie Lacroix.

Honorary pallbearers are Hubert Wood, Robin Boyd, Lynwood Dykes, and Malcolm Fortenberry.

Visitation will be at Capps Funeral Home on Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 12 noon until service time at 2:00 PM.