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Texa Fortner Obituary
July 24, 1938 - March 18, 2026
Cayce, South Carolina - CAYCE – Texa Campbell Fortner, 87, of Cayce, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Born in Jemison, Alabama, on July 24, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Martha Campbell.
A graduate of Shades Valley High School in Birmingham, Alabama, Texa was a member of the marching band, and music remained a joy throughout her life. After raising three children, she worked as an administrative assistant, using her many skills throughout her professional life.
Texa lived a life rooted in faith, creativity, and deep love for her family and friends. She was an active member of Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church for 55 years, where she valued her church family and remained involved throughout her life. A devoted member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Cayce Chapter No. 260, she served as a Grand Representative and held numerous offices at both the chapter and Grand Chapter levels.
Texa had a gift for creating and caring for others through her many talents. She enjoyed crafting, from making Christmas ornaments to sewing her grandchildren's cherished Halloween costumes. Baking, gardening, floral arranging, and sharing her creations with those around her brought her immense joy. Texa loved a good laugh and treasured time spent with lifelong friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Ray Fortner, Sr., of 56 years, and her son, Marvin Campbell Fortner. She is survived by her daughter, Novella Fortner Beskid (Jim); son, Robert Ray Fortner, Jr. (Deborah); daughter-in-law, Claudia Langley Fortner; grandchildren, Alexandra Cole, Brook Fortner, Austin Beskid (Resa), Ray Fortner, Caroline Beskid, Campbell Fortner, and Janie Fortner; great-grandchildren, Campbell and Zion; sister Norma Stewart; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 29, at 3:00 p.m. Prior to the service, the family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. with an Eastern Star service at 1:45 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church, Cemetery Fund, PO Box 5737, West Columbia, SC 29171.
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Terry Niblett
March 25, 2026
Texa, my first cousin , was such a special person. Always cheerful and smiling.
Some of my fondest and happy childhood memories are of the times we spent vacationing at each other's homes. These visits included Texa, Norma ,me ,and my sister, Wanda. I was the "little brother" to all three of the girls.
After losing touch for many years. Texa and I somehow got back in touch, and visited via phone every few weeks. These calls invariably lasted at least an hour, sometimes several.
Now Texa was sharp...super sharp. Probably got that from her grandparents, Ma and Pa Sharp.
(Wink). Her sense of humor was surpassed only by her pride in her kids and grandkids. So proud.
I loved Texa, and will always love her and her memory.
Rest in peace, Texa ,I know where you are, and i look forward to seeing you (and Bob) on the other side.
"Little Brother" Terry
Lisa Musselwhite
March 21, 2026
Always loved cleaning your sweet Mama´s teeth. She was always so friendly kept me up to date on all the family! She had a beautiful smile always! I am sure she will be missed by so many! Bless her sweet heart!
Nancy Svagerko
March 21, 2026
Texa was always kind and very dedicated to her various positions in the Eastern Star. She was a beautiful person and a wonderful sister in the Star. I always looked forward to her hugs at Grand Chapter. She will be missed.
Harry Whitt
March 21, 2026
Bob Fortner´s mother was Clovis Whitt Fortner. She was my aunt on the Whitt side. We all referred to Bob as Bobby. In our usual conversation, it was always Bobby and Texa. All the Alabama Whitts loved Texa. She was a delight to be with. I remember her beautiful smile and sweet personality. We did not get to see them much through the years but we cherish the times we were with Bobby and Texa. She lived a wonderful long life of faith and family. Our hearts and prayers are with all her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. -Harry Whitt (son of T. V. Whitt)
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