Shirley Fortney's obituary , Passed away on January 1, 2026 in Leon, Iowa

Shirley Fortney

April 18, 1932 - January 1, 2026 (93 years old)

Leon, Iowa

Shirley Fortney's obituary , Passed away on January 1, 2026 in Leon, Iowa

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Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home

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Shirley Fortney

April 18, 1932 - January 1, 2026 (93 years old)

Leon, Iowa

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Shirley Fortney Obituary

In loving memory of Shirley Fortney in Leon, Iowa, born in Davis City, Iowa, who departed this world on January 1, 2026 at the age of 93. Shirley leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Fortney to pay them a last tribute.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Shirley leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Shirley may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Gilbert Hagen and Grace Hagen; her stepfather Walter Main; and her sisters, Betty Mustain and Delores Stuart.

She is survived by: her husband James Thomas Fortney; her stepson William (Darlene); her grandchildren, Anthony (Kamila), Kevin (Paige) and Lauren (Greggory Redman); her nieces, Debra Stuart, Rhonda Perkins of Iowa and Virginia Graziano of Michigan; and her nephew Paul Mustain of Kansas.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home



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