Shirley Ann Fort, 78, of La Porte, Ind. passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020.
Shirley was born in Kentucky on Sept. 1, 1941 to Henry and Ethel (Creech) Richie. She moved to Indiana as a young child. Shirley grew up in Starke County and graduated from North Judson High School in 1959.
In 1976 she married the love of her life, John Fort.
Shirley is survived by her four children, Jonathan Fort of La Porte, Jeremy Fort of Michigan City, Ind., Don Marcum of Michigan City, and Veronica Lakewood of Florida; four grandchildren, Monica Marquis, Haley Ann Fort, Eric Lee Fort, and Jackson Taylor Fort; two great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Lavelle (Sandy) Richie of Knox, Ind., Vanis Richie of Mill Creek, Ind. and Ronnie (Shirley) Richie of La Porte.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters Geraldine Brahsears and Laverlle Richie; and daughter Melody Carter.
At Shirley’s request, her body was donated to the IU School of Medicine.
Cutler Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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