Penny Ann (Brown) Fortner

Penny Ann Brown Fortner, 63, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Friday, September 17, 2021.

Penny was born on August 16, 1958 in Cabarrus County to the late Ross Macwee Brown and Helen Beck Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Randy Fortner and Alan Huffman.

Penny worked as a surgery scheduler for OrthoCarolina for the past 17 years and had many close coworkers. She was a faithful member of The Brook Church in China Grove. She enjoyed going shopping. She dearly loved her family and cherishing spending time with them above all.

Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband of 40 years, Guy Fortner; four children, Geynell Fortner, Steven Huffman Jr., Jennifer (Kyle) Winecoff, and Trent Fortner; 14 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter and 1 great-grandchild on the way; brother, Ross "Curley" (Peggy) Brown; sister, Patsy (Danny) Davis; a special cousin, Becky (Randy) Miller; two great God-grandchildren, Kyrie Williams and Addi Williams, and a dear friend, Sharon Fishel.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at The Brook Church in China Grove. The funeral will follow and begin at 12:00 p.m. at The Brook Church with Pastor Jon Harless officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at West Lawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Penny's memory may be made to The Brook Church, 2290 Hwy 29 S, China Grove, NC 28023.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.