Obituary for Mildred Richey Fort
Mildred Richey Fort, of Signal Mountain, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Alexian Healthcare. A native of Chattanooga, she was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1939 of which she had been a member of the Alumni Steering Committee. She graduated from McKenzie Business School and was a secretary/bookkeeper for several companies before becoming secretary at Signal Mountain Junior High School in 1962, where she retired after 23 years of service in 1985. A very active member and office volunteer of Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, she was also very involved in PTA, the Walden’s Ridge Guild, Signal Mountain Guild (Literature Department), member of Epson Sigma Alpha sorority and avid Bridge player.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Keith Fort, Sr., son, Gordon Keith Fort, Jr., two sisters, Betty Helton and Virginia Patton.
Mildred is survived by her daughter, Jan (Bob) Raines; grandson, Jason Raines; granddaughter, Robin Medeiros; five great-grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew.
A Celebration of Resurrection will be at 11:00 am Wednesday at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church. Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences. Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace.
