Lamelda Fortenberry's obituary , Passed away on September 12, 2025 in Tuckerman, Arkansas

Lamelda Fortenberry

October 29, 1927 - September 12, 2025 (97 years old)

Tuckerman, Arkansas

Lamelda Fortenberry's obituary , Passed away on September 12, 2025 in Tuckerman, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home

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Lamelda Fortenberry

October 29, 1927 - September 12, 2025 (97 years old)

Tuckerman, Arkansas

Lamelda Fortenberry Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Lamelda Fortenberry of Tuckerman, Arkansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Lamelda left this world on September 12, 2025 at the age of 97, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lamelda Fortenberry to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jeff Brand and Gracie Brand (Huskey); her husband Joe D. Fortenberry, Sr.; her sons, Joe D. Fortenberry, Jr. and Gregory Dale Fortenberry; and her siblings, John Brand, LeRoy Brand, Velma Hartwick, Thelma Smithee, Audrey Gilbert and Ruby Neil Adams.

She is survived by: her daughter Barbara Fields (Jim) of Tuckerman; her grandchildren, Susan Fields Clay (David) of Tuckerman, Joey Fortenberry of Tuckerman, Todd Fortenberry of Tuckerman, Travis Fields of Tuckerman and Jason Fortenberry (Amanda) of Tuckerman; and her great grandchildren, Brandy Toddy, Summer Sutherland, Cody Helms, Sara Helms, Olivia Helms, Jeff Clay, Kristen Muncrief, Shelby Fields, Jamison Fortenberry and Anna Fortenberry. She is also survived by eleven great great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home



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Sep 16

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Jackson's Newport Funeral Home
1900 Malcolm Ave, Newport, AR 72112

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Sep 16

Funeral service

Dowell's Chapel Cemetery

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