Obituaries

NORMA JEANNE FORTE

NORMA JEANNE FORTE

God saw her suffering, and whispered “No More” You are one of mine. Come Home my dear child. 

Norma Jeanne Forte, 73 of Northfork, WV, peacefully went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at her residence during  her sleep. Born August 27, 1946 in Ashland, WV, she was the daughter of the late Mack John and Gladys Howell.

Other than her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Maceo  R Forte Sr.

Leaving to cherish her memories are: Stepson Paul Hairston of Maryland. One daughter,  Janice E Crosskey of Charlotte, NC. Sons: Maceo R Forte Jr. and companion Jodie Marie McPeak of Princeton, WV. James D Forte of Columbus, OH. and Robert Forte of Northfork, WV. Also, she leaves behind a host of extended family and friends including one very special friend, Mike Holly of Louisiana. 

Services will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 11: AM at Widener Funeral Home Chapel, Northfork, WV, with Rev. Harold Calloway Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Route 20,  New Hope Rd. Bluefield, WV. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 6 until 8: PM at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Serving the Forte family is Widener Funeral Home, Northfork, WV.