Melvina Fortune Obituary
The memory of Melvina Fortune (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), who passed away on April 26, 2026 at the age of 99, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Burnie Barhm and Charlotte Barhm; her sisters, Louise Barhm, Emma Traylor, Linnie Smiley and Effie Brown; her sons, Virgil Parrish and Sylvester Parrish Jr.; and her grandson Virgil Parrish III.
She is survived by: her husband Raymond A. Fortune Brothers; her child Janese Fails; and her grandchildren, Yolanda Parrish, Yvonne Parrish, Renae Hammon, Michael Parrish, Chaz Parrish, Sylvester Parrish Jr., Nichelle Parrish, Herston Fails, Stephen Fails and Afreecah Fails.
