Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Sheila FORTENBERRY Obituary
She was a fun and loving grandmother whose compassion for others was immeasurable. Sheila was a longtime bus driver for the York County Schools and the York Town Trolley. She will be sorely missed by all.
She is survived by one daughter, Michelle (Ted) Thompson of Yorktown; two sons, Robert Jantz (Joe Barnes) of Detroit, Mich., and Jack (Dawn) Fortenberry of Elizabeth City, N.C.; grandchildren, Matthew Thompson, and Joshua, Jacquelyn and Cameron Fortenberry.
Cremation has taken place at the request of Ms. Fortenberry. Services are planned for the spring in New Mexico. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Sheila FORTENBERRY
2 Entries
The Reynolds Family
October 11, 2010
Dear Matt & family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Grandmother. Sympathy & prayers to you & your family.
Mary Collins
October 10, 2010
Michelle and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Sheila was a dear friend to me. I will miss all the long talks we had and the way she could always find humor in the worst situations. She made me laugh a lot of times when I really felt like crying instead. I will really miss her.
Mary Collins
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Sheila FORTENBERRY's name
Memorial Events
for Sheila FORTENBERRY
How to support Sheila's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Sheila FORTENBERRY's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
