Betty Rodgers Fortenberry

Betty was the wife of Jerry Fortenberry, mother of Scott and Tommy Fortenberry, and mother in law of Lisa Fortenberry, whom she loved dearly. Her grandchildren Blake and Kayla, and great grandchildren Braxton and Leah were the lights of her life.

Betty was a graduate of Gadsden State Community College School of Nursing. She had worked at Holy Name of Jesus Hospital/ Riverview Regional Medical center for 35 years as Nursing Supervisor over ICU. She was a longtime member of Railroad Baptist Church, was a devoted Christian, and loved her Lord and Savior.

She is preceded in death by her husband Jerry Fortenberry; son Tommy Fortenberry; father Thomas Rodgers; sister Linda Roberson; brother Dale Rodgers and uncle Bill ( Vivian ) Rodgers.

She is survived by her son Scott( Lisa) Fortenberry; grandchildren Blake (Robin) Fortenberry and Kayla (Shane ) Howington; great grandchildren Braxton and Leah Fortenberry; sisters Judy (Mike) Cofield, Shirley Cook, and Kathy (Eric) Pentecost; brother David Quinn; brother in law Larry (Sharron) Fortenberry; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give a special thanks to encompass Hospice: Bridget, Jenna, Fred, Lori, Mary, and Karen for all their loving care and to Madison for all she did.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.collier-butler.com for the Fortenberry family.