Margie was born September 4, 1933 in Cedartown, GA to the late James Irvin and Lois Holland Irvin. She attended Faith Baptist Church and had somewhat of a card ministry where enjoyed sending cards to those who needed encouraging. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Dean Fortner.
Survivors include her sons, Bobby Paul Clay Jr., Nathan A. (Bonnie) Clay, David R. (Linda) Clay, and Jimmy L. (Joanie) Clay; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
The Gathering of Family and Friends will be Wednesday May 20, 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home. The Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00am Thursday, May 20, 2021 in the Striffler-Hamby Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Donald Yancey and Rev. Steve Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Shadowlawn Cemetery.
Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA