Edith Iona "Ike" Self Fortenberry
Edith Iona "Ike" Self Fortenberry, 95, of Moriah Church Road, Casar, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at Hospice at Wendover in Shelby.
Born November 10, 1920 in Cleveland County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Self and Buna Brackett Self. Mrs. Fortenberry was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Paul Fortenberry; daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Hugh Lee Causby; brothers, Joe Self, Frank Self, Dwight Self and Warren Self; sisters, Lucille Edwards, Nina Richards, Lois Harrelson and Maude Luckadoo and grandson, Brian Bridges.
Mrs. Fortenberry is survived by her daughter, Sandra Shelnutt of Casar and grandchildren, Savannah Bridges of Polkville and Robbie Bridges of Haddon Heights, New Jersey.
The funeral will be 11:00 AM Monday at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church in Casar with Revs. David Miner and Tim Ware officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will greet friends following the service. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be made to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home, PO Box 639. Fallston, NC 28042 to help with funeral expenses.
Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home and Cremation Center is serving the Fortenberry Family.
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