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Ada Mae Forney

Ada Forney Obituary

ADA MAE FORNEY Ada Mae Forney, 60, passed on peacefully in Melbourne on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. She was born in Vero Beach to C. R. Stuck and Louise Lewis Smith, and raised by maternal grandparents Homer and Annie Lewis Sr. She attended Vero Beach High School. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 27 years, Jerry Forney; daughter Ada Celeste Harvey; granddaughter Veronica Harvey; mother Louise Smith; sister Melissa Stuck; brother Rick Stuck; step-mother Eleanor Stuck; uncle Homer Lewis, Jr.; step-daughters Darlene and Jenny and their children. Memorial services will be held Saturday April 16th at 1:00 pm at Peace Lutheran Church in Palm Bay, Florida. Paid Obituary []

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Published by TC Palm on Mar. 27, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Ada Forney

20 Entries

Bonnie Abellera

July 25, 2011

Jerry, I am sorry to hear that Ada passed away. She was a great lady and someone who will always be remembered with a smile. She made an impact on me when I first met her many years ago and I am glad that we were able to cross paths a few times over the years. Her storytelling was a wonderful gift that touched so many people. Her concern for wildlife conservation was exceptional and I am thankful that she has left a legacy of her work that will continue to reach out to others for generations to come. May you eventually find an inner peace about her passing and only remember the joys of your life together. I will always remember the twinkle in her eyes and the bright light that seemed to shine from Ada's face when she smiled. She was a very special lady.

Brent Tozzer

May 15, 2011

Ada, God bless and keep you.
Jerry, I'm so sorry to realize Ada is gone. I appreciated her presence at each Florida Folklore Society meeting or Florida folk Festival.
Take care.

MyLinda Butterworth

April 18, 2011

Ada was a story star in my life, in fact you could say that she made up an entire constellation called StoryTree. I loved Ada as a sister and we shared many heartfelt moments in that sisterhood, and many more in the world of story. You came into my world laughing and smiling and I know that you will continue on in the next life doing the same thing.

Rosa Reich

April 12, 2011

Jerry,

We are so sorry for your loss. Ada was an inspiration to all of us storytellers and audiences alike. Even though the stage is empty of her presence, her voice continues to echo in our hearts.

Rosa Reich and Doug Shull

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April 8, 2011

So sorry to hear of Adda's passing Condolences on behalf of members of Friends of Florida Folk

Jean Hewitt

tricia travis

April 4, 2011

Ada, I loved and deeply admired you. Thank you. She enriched my soul. Happy trails to you all........................Tricia Travis (Michigan snowbird.)

jim & nadia davis

April 3, 2011

Jerry, Know that we hold you and Ada in our hearts. Ada brightened many lives with her wondrous stories and inspired more with her profound love and expressions she gave to our language. We all feel the loss of her energy. Jim & Nadia Davis

Andrew Houvouras

April 1, 2011

We hope your lives are filled with wonderful memories of such a beautiful person. Our heartfelt condolences.

March 30, 2011

Dear Jerry,
Please accept my deepest sympathy at your great loss. Hopefully these words written by St. John Chrysostom will be of some comfort to you.
They whom we love
and lose
are no longer
where they were
before.
They are now
wherever we are.
You are in my thoughts and heartfelt prayers. Love, Aunt Janet

Bennett Wight

March 29, 2011

Dear Jerry,

It was with a great sense of loss when we heard of Ada’s passing. We wanted to let you know that you have our greatest sympathy, and our heart(s) are truly saddened. Ada was more than just a wonderful person; she had an amazing gift that spoke mountains through the stories she shared with so many. And, we know that her passing will not only leave a void in all those who were lucky enough to have known her, but in the hearts of all her family members. Ada and you, Jerry, will remain in our daily prayers. May God give you strength.

Charlotte Hickman

March 29, 2011

Ada — a true friend for 23 years; I will miss you. Rest in peace my friend.

George Giefer, Jr

March 28, 2011

Celeste,

It is times like this where you want the words of comfort to come easily. Unfortunately, all too often these words seclude themselves from what one really wants to express.

With the amazing woman you have become, you definitely had a wonderful role model to look up to. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of grief, yet a time of rejoicing for her life she lived here on Earth. She gave so much of herself by teaching and guiding so many kids, both young and old.

I am deeply saddened by your loss.

Faith Kreiner

March 28, 2011

Celeste,
So sorry for your loss. Your mom always knew how to make everyone feel welcome. She will be missed.

Kim Barbee-Belardinelli

March 28, 2011

Celeste & Jerry,
Ada had such a profound impact on many lives. I will always remember her pancake breakfasts after sleep overs. It seemed she always had a neighborhood kid over when Celeste was growing up...kind of an open door policy. What a beautiful and lively person....she is greatly missed.

Tracy Newman

March 28, 2011

Celeste,

Your family is in my thoughts. Your mom will always be with you. If you need anything please let me know.

Carlos McCauley

March 27, 2011

Jerry, I am sorry for your loss. I regret that I neglected to keep in touch with Ada - though I always read her emails and kept up with her in that way...it truly wasn't enough. She really helped my radio show by introducing a lot of color and character to the history of the area in the stories she told. The folk community will miss her spirited presentations for sure. Carlos McCauley, Palm Bay

Carol Spivey

March 27, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss. Ada Mae and I went to school and rode the bus together. She had a great personality. May your happy memories comfort you. Sincerely

March 27, 2011

Jerry & Celeste,
Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. As we know you will always treasure your memories of Ada, know that we will also. She was a wonderful, kind woman and it was a great pleasure to have had a small part in her life.
Judy & Jeff Russell

March 27, 2011

Ada was an amazing story teller, delighting elementary age children with her talents! I was privileged to have heard Ada entertain not only children, but adults as well.
My sincere sympathy to her loved ones.
Marilyn Mansberry

Carl Burnett

March 27, 2011

Jerry - my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Ada... it has been many years since we all worked at DOC/STK, but I have fond memories of those days. Keep all the good times close to heart, Ada was a gentle, loving person, and I am sure will be missed until that day you meet up with her again...

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