Carolyn Ann Theresa Gillman Fortner
February 08, 1936 - December 20, 2020
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Carolyn Ann Theresa Gillman Fortner
February 08, 1936 - December 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.
14 responses to Carolyn Ann Theresa Gillman Fortner
Keith & Andrea says:
December 21, 2020
So many great memories….I had forgotten about the many poker games around our kitchen table! Love you all.
lova njuguna says:
December 21, 2020
To Sandy and Susan and all the kids, sorry you have lost your Mom and Grandmom.
Sharron Eaton says:
December 22, 2020
Will miss you Carol.
Mark Bigaouette says:
December 22, 2020
Carol will be deeply missed, we painted together for years, went to many art events and classes. I would stop by at the Fortner’s home many times many times on my walks, and visit with Carol & Earl. I lost a good friend. My sincere condolences to her whole family.
cheryl hurley says:
December 23, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady