Shirley Ann Fort's Obituary
Shirley Ann Fort (née Bryan), age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024, at her home in Midwest City, OK. She was born in Milford, DE, on August 27, 1934, as the second daughter of nine children to the late George and Elma (Spicer) Bryan.
Shirley was a Tupperware dealer for over 30 years, rising to the level of Manager. She was a member of the Improved Order of Red Men, Indian River Tribe 37, and a past Great Pocahontas. She was loved by all who met her and will be forever missed by her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fort was preceded in death by her husband, Korean War Veteran, John “Ted” Theodore Fort in 2019; her son “Jimmy” James Fort in 2017; and her siblings “Betty” Elizabeth Dunn, Janet Lindsey, Ronald Bryan, and Richard Bryan. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Jay Fort (Irma) of Oklahoma City, OK, Geri Cahill (Kevin) of Choctaw, OK, Joyce Fort of Washington, MD, and Kenny Fort of Wells Tannery, PA; her daughter-in-law Karen Fort of Millsboro, DE; her grandchildren Christian, Jeremy and Sean Cahill, and Ami Hughes; Erik, Teddy, and Tiffany Fort; her 9 great-grandchildren; her sisters Marlyn Mitchell, Gwen Leppo, Yvonne Martz; and her brother Gordon Bryan.
Chapel Committal services will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Delaware Veterans Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE 19966.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Mrs. Fort’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, https://www.degives.org/orgs/alzheimers-association-delaware-valley-chapter.
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