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1987
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2020
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Sarah Fortner Obituary
She was born May 17, 1987, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Sarah is survived by her father, James Fortner of Wytheville; the family of her mother and step-father, Dawn and Craig Worrell and Eli Worrell, all of Hillsville; sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Josh Lenz; and nieces, Addison and Isabelle Lenz, all of Knoxville, Ill.; grandmother, Betty Fortner, formerly of Galax and grandparents, Gene and Judy Babylon of Sykesville, Md.; and several aunts and uncles, Sandra and Terry Knowlton of Christiansburg, Phyllis and Kenneth Pierce of Tennessee, and Roland and Laura Fortner of Nebraska.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Gilbert Fortner of Galax.
A memorial service is tentatively planned for 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at First United Methodist Church, 225 Fulcher St., in Hillsville.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Chestnut Creek School of the Arts in Sarah's memory would be greatly appreciated.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sharon Fortner
January 12, 2021
My condolences to Sarah Fortner prayers to the family.....Sharon Fortner
elishia lytton
February 29, 2020
I love you Sarah we will see each other again I'm devastated
Angie Lawson
February 21, 2020
Sarah...you were always such a sweet girl. You and Amy had some good times when you were growing up together. We will miss you. Sincere condolences to all of the family.
Libby Bowman
February 21, 2020
God please wrap you in his loving arms and give you peace!
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Melinda Amos
February 21, 2020
There are no words to express the profound sadness that I feel In my heart over your loss Sarah. I will forever cherish every single beautiful memory that I have of the love we shared and the bond that we created. I thank God for giving me such a gift as to have had you in my life for truly you were a blessing I will never ever forget.
LAUREN GUNNELL-BECK
February 20, 2020
Sarah was a very sweet, kind young lady! Prayers for strength for you all during this very difficult time!
Debbie Johnson
February 20, 2020
I remember Sarahs smile and kindness. Sarah was in my nursing class at CCHS. To all of her family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss.
Russell and Pat Burkholder
February 20, 2020
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Wilma Faye Harrison Fitzgerald
February 20, 2020
Jimmy, I m so very sorry for your loss. I know it is hard for you to accept. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. you are in my prayers. Love you, your cousin, Wilma Faye
Donna Hite
February 20, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kristen Salyers
February 20, 2020
May God himself hold you tight!
We will miss you so much and we'll always love you. You're forever alive in out hearts and memories!
Prayers for all the family and friends!
Such a wonderful soul gone way to soon.
Rebecca Dowell
February 19, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Crystal Woods
February 19, 2020
So sorry she was a friend of mine even thou she was behind our grade and my friends she was a sweet girl she will be forever missed my heart as do my friends grieve with you and my friends.
Kristi Lineberry
February 19, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Cynthia Anderson
February 19, 2020
Jimmy and family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Alicia Lucas
February 18, 2020
So sorry this happened.Ill always remember the sweet smile u had on ur face..RIP BBY GRL
Tanisha Reddicks
February 16, 2020
You where a great person, I am thankful that's I had a chance to met you. You will never be forgotten.
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