Ellen Sims Fortner Obituary
The family announces the passing of Ellen Sims Fortner (Covington, Louisiana) on November 7, 2026. Ellen, born on March 24, 1942 in Lexie, Mississippi, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ellen Sims Fortner to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband John "Johnny" Fortner; her parents, Hollis Sims and Nancy Lee Sims; and her sisters, Annie Bell Miller, Carrie Faye Bennett and Annie Pearl Dickerson.
She is survived by: her children, Karla "Renate" Clopton (Terry), Shannon Paille (Andre) and John "Jay" Fortner, Jr. (Sheree); her niece Darlene Hayes (David); her grandchildren, Brittany Thompson, Valerie Leeper (Ryan), John "Trey" Fortner, III (Melissa), Christian Fortner and Victoria Trombatore (Nick); and her great grandchildren, Gregory, Abigail and Annabelle Leeper. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and life long friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Covington Chapel (16054 Murphy Rd, Covington, LA 70433). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 at the Pinecrest Memorial Gardens (2280 W 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433).
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Ellen Fortner may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home.
