Obituaries

Barbara Fortson

FAYETTEVILLE N.C. — Barbara Hicks Fortson, passed away in her home on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 following an 11 month battle with small cell lung cancer. She was born on June 19, 1948 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Harry & Margaret Mason Hicks. Barbara relocated to Fayetteville, NC in 1973 where she became a successful real estate broker and property management company owner. Her hobbies included sewing and making crafts for her grandchildren and St. Patrick's Church where she had been a parishioner since 1973. She also loved playing Mahjong with her friends. She was a loving wife, amazing mother and doting grandmother who greatly enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Barbara is survived by her husband, Rick Fortson of Fayetteville; daugther, Kim Meymandi (Spencer) of Raleigh, NC; son, Chip Fortson (Nicole) of Ridgefield, CT; daughter, Cindy Donovan (Eric) of Clifton, VA; sister, Karen Chelton of Chattanooga, TN; brother, Harry H. Hicks, Jr. of Anacoco, LA; and 8 grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents and her sister, Peggy Dockery. There will be a funeral Mass on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 2844 Village Drive, Fayetteville with Father Gregory Lowchy presiding. Barbara will be interred at the St. Patrick Catholic Church Columbarium after the Mass. There will be visitation with the family, Sunday, December 2 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm in the St. Patrick's Family Room and also on Monday, December 3 from 10:00 to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the St. Patrick's building fund in Barbara's name or Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, NC.

Published December 1, 2018

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