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Obituary For Cornelia "Connie" Hill Fortson
MRS. CORNELIA “CONNIE” HILL FORTSON - Age 88, - Of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. She was born in Dalton, Georgia on October 2, 1936 to the late Frank Hill, Sr. and Queenie Norris Hill. After she graduated from Emery Street High School she moved to Atlanta, Georgia and married the late Johnny Reid Fortson. Mrs. Cornelia Fortson was preceded by her parents, by her aunt, Lucy Mae Norris, brothers, Frank Hill, Jr., Albert E. Hill, Sr., William Hill, Russell Hill, Sr., and Wesley Hill, sisters, Annie Raines, Ona Lee Hill, Fannie Laura Hill, and Lucy Hill Macon.
Survivors are her loving sister, Martha Ward of Nashville, Tennessee; sister-in-law, Patricia Harris; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives; dear caregivers, Bennie and Sharon Wright, the Harris family; many friends, and her church family.
Homegoing Celebration will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 11:00 A. M. at the First Baptist Church, 2394 Gresham Road, Southeast , Atlanta, Georgia 30316 – 3700. Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 12:00 noon at West Hill Cemetery, Dalton, Georgia. The family will receive friends at Willis Funeral Home on Thursday morning from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon. Arrangements by Levett and Sons Funeral Home, Decatur, Georgia and locally by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.
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So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Connie. Reading the announcement brings back so many fond memories of the Hill family. Praying for comfort and peace to the loved ones awaiting His return. Cathy Taylor Wright
Earth has no sorrow heaven cannot heal Just to let you know you're being thought 0f at this difficult time May GOD soothe your aching hearts Marvin L Henderson Ravenna OH
My heart is with the Fortson and Hill family. May my dear Aunt Connie rest in peace. Patricia A Hill Chandler AZ
Sending my prayers and condolences to the family of Connie Hill Fortson,may God bless you and give you comfort in this time of bereavement....Vanessa Taylor Perry
Our hearts goes to the families at this sad time in life. Praying 🙏 that God will give you strength to carry on. Patsy McDade and Kay Moody families.
Praying for the Hill and Fortson families. Pastor Charles Catchings and the Liberty Baptist church family and friends
Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver
Sending prayers & condolences to the family...Wilma Baker Parks
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