Aaliyah Michelle Fortner
Aaliyah Michelle Fortner
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Celebration of Life
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hope Cross Fit
1236 Plaza Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
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Aaliyah Fortner Obituary
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Fortner, Jr. and Willie Michelle Simpson, who survives. She was a lovable child and loved watching the movie, Beauty and the Beast.
In addition to her mother, survivors include her siblings, Caleb, Skylar, Junior, Aydin, Katelin, and Zandyn and several cousins, aunts, and uncles.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Levi Wagoner and grandmother, Mary Alice Mansfield.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at Hope Cross Fit, 1236 Plaza Drive, Burlington, NC on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
15
Celebration of Life
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hope Cross Fit
1236 Plaza Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
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Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Service - BurlingtonOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.