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Inez Fortenberry Obituary

Inez Craft Fortenberry, age 85, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013, at her home in Jackson, LA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many and will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Dear and husband, Dallas; sons, G.W., Garland and Garcie Fortenberry; grandchildren, Ashley Cupit, Alicia Naquin and husband, Joseph, Cheryl Pope and husband, Dexter, William Cole, Angela Pregeant and husband, William; numerous great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garcie Fortenberry; daughters, Janis Mullins and Texann Pegues; grandson, Zach Lea; and parents, Virgil and Lillian Mae Craft. A private service will be held at a later date. The family wants to give a special thank you to Inez's Cardinal Hospice Team. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 12 to Feb. 15, 2013.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Alicia Naquin

February 13, 2013

My condolences to the family. May God bless and give you strength.

C J

February 13, 2013

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