Patty Marie Fortana, 81

Patty Marie Fortana, 81, a resident of Lehigh Acres, FL since 1962 passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014. She was born in Ft. Pierce, FL on Nov. 30, 1933 to John and Vivian Norvell. She loved golfing, hunting, fishing and especially spending time with her family.

She leaves behind to celebrate her memory: husband of 57 years, James G. Fortana; children: James N. (Melody) Fortana of St. George, SC; Gina Fortana of Ft. Myers, FL; Angela (John) Tubbs of Lehigh Acres, FL; grandchildren: Brittney, Nicholas, Taryn, Trevor and one great grandchild on the way; sister: Ann Norvell of Ft. Pierce, FL; brother: Jack (Wanda) Norvell, Jr. of Ft. Pierce, FL and sister-in-law, Patty Norvell. She was predeceased by her father, mother, brothers: Lannie Norvell and Smoochie Norvel and sister, Joy O’Steen.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on from 9:30-10:30am on Sat., Jan. 3, 2014 at the Anderson-Patterson Cremation and Funeral Services chapel, 2701 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres, FL. Services will begin at 10:30am with burial following at Lee Memorial Park Cemetery. Please visit www.andersonpatterson.com to express condolences and sign Patty’s guest book.