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Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Velma Louise Fortson Martin, 75, of Brinson passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at her residence.
Velma was born on January 31, 1949 in Turner County to the late Luther Howard and Mildred Christine Calhoun Fortson. She was a retired store clerk. She was also a member of Westside Baptist Church. Velma loved flower gardening. Her favorite flower was the angel trumpet. She was also a wonderful cook and enjoyed baking cakes.
She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Wright of Bainbridge; sons, Glenn Wright of Bainbridge, Stacy Wright and Gary Todd (Kelly) Wright of Easley, South Carolina; brothers, Ralph (Brenda) Fortson of Ashburn, Gene (Margaret) of Ashburn, Carl (Rene) Fortson of Ashburn and Charles (Regina) Fortson of Ashburn. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, her best friend, Lillian Smith and her dog, MeatHead.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Perry Funeral Chapel. Interment will be private. The family will greet friends from 1:00 PM until the hour of services Thursday at the funeral home.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Perry Funeral Chapel
Thursday, October 10, 2024
2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)
Perry Funeral Chapel
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