Carolyn Ann Theresa Gillman Fortner
02-08-1936 - 12-20-2020
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Carolyn Ann Theresa Gillman Fortner
02-08-1936 - 12-20-2020
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Carolyn Ann Theresa Gillman Fortner
February 8,1936-December 20,2020
Carol was born to Ruth (Halpin) Gillman and Elden Gillman in Marine City, Michigan.She attended Red Brick and Holy Cross schools. Carol married the love of her life, Earl Leon Fortner, at Holy Cross on May 8, 1954. The couple started their life together on Springborn Road, and had their two daughters, Susan and Sandy.
Carol’s passions were oil painting, playing poker with her family and antiquing. Carol ran her antique business, “Carol’s Antiques and Treasures”, for over 30 years.
Carol was preceded in death by her husband Earl and her brothers, John Gillman and Michael Gillman.
Carol is survived by her two daughters, Susan Layman and Sandy Fortner, son-in-law David Layman,grandchildren, Sarah Page (Keith), Kate Layman, Jessica Solano-Fortner, Earl Solano-Fortner, great grandson, John Johnson, sister-in-law Mary Gillman, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
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14 responses to Carolyn Ann Theresa Gillman Fortner
Sandy says:
December 21, 2020
Love and miss you Mom.
Ruth Holst-Grubbe says:
December 21, 2020
So very sorry Sandy
Susan Layman says:
December 21, 2020
Love you mom
Ruth Holst-Grubbe says:
December 21, 2020
So very sorry, Susan
Sarabeth & Jerry Samoray says:
December 21, 2020
Sweet Carol – dear friend – you sure will be missed! Just received your darling Christmas card and it set me to thinking of all of the fun times Jerry and I had with you and Earl.
May you enjoy the casinos in heaven, and riding your horse among the clouds. This is how I will think of you going forward. Riding and having such fun. Rest in Peace Carol.
Barbara Moore says:
December 21, 2020
Heaven has another angel in its midst. Sending thoughts and prayers.
TFordt says:
December 21, 2020
Knowing Aunt Carol will be with her loving husband brings peace, but will deeply miss her here. Prayers and love to family.