Gaylia Fortson's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas

Gaylia Fortson

September 4, 1935 - August 8, 2025 (89 years old)

Little Rock, Arkansas

Gaylia Fortson's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas

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Roller-Chenal Funeral Home

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Gaylia Fortson

September 4, 1935 - August 8, 2025 (89 years old)

Little Rock, Arkansas

Gaylia Fortson Obituary

The passing of Gaylia Fortson of Little Rock, Arkansas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 8, 2025 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gaylia Fortson to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Daisy Causey and R. B. Causey; and her son Gregory Fortson. She is survived by: her husband Gene Fortson; her children, Gigi Bailey and Grant Fortson (Jaime); and her grandchildren, Brooke Wilson (Ryan), Mary Kate Vogel (Sam), Dr. Ben Fortson (Sarah), Caroline Fortson, Hannah Bailey and Claire Fortson. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday, August 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. James United Methodist Church (321 Pleasant Valley Dr, Little Rock, AR 72212).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. James United Methodist Church Endowment Fund or Easterseals Arkansas.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home



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Aug 13

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St. James United Methodist Church
321 Pleasant Valley Dr, Little Rock, AR 72212

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