Elizabeth Joann Fortner

Elizabeth "JoAnn" Fortner, age 86, passed away on Saturday, May 20th, at her home in Decatur, GA. She was born in Atlanta on September 30, 1936 to Aubrey A. Cole, Sr. and Annie Emma Cole. JoAnn lived in the metro Atlanta area her entire life. She was a homemaker that enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching the home shopping network. She is survived by her son, Martin, of Loganville and her daughter, Karen, of Decatur; her 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edward Lewis Fortner, and her brothers Aubrey Cole, Jr. and MIchael Cole. Service arrangements for JoAnn are private.