Mary Ellen Forte, 90 of Texarkana, AR passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. She was born on August 28, 1930 in Texarkana, AR. Mary Ellen was a member of St Edward's Catholic Church, rosary makers and alter society.
She was preceded in death by her husband Italo Forte , daughter, Mary Frances Forte, two sisters, Catherine Ann Thomas and Susie Harder and brother, Buddy O'Dwyer.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Margaret Forte of Texarkana, AR, Richard and Susan Forte of Texarkana, AR, Mark and Doris Forte of Magnolia, AR; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Tommy Goodrum of Texarkana, AR; 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and a dear friend and caregiver, Kristy Foster and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Monday, September 7, 2020 at St Edward's Catholic Church with Rev. William Burmester officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of East Funeral Home-Downtown.
Rosary will be 6pm Sunday, September 6, 2020 with visitation to follow at East Funeral Home-Downtown.
Memorials can be made to St Edward's Outreach.
The mass will be live on East Funeral Home Facebook page at facebook.com/eastfuneralhome.
Online post can be posted at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
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