Bonnie L. Fortson

Bonnie L. Fortson, 72, of Conway, passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 2014. She was born Feb. 8, 1942 in Alice, Texas to the late Lec and Hazel Bluhm Dinges. Bonnie was also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Gwyn Dow Fortson and twin brother, Billy Dinges. Bonnie was a member of the First Christian Church in Conway. She retired after 25 years as a collection agent for Virco Manufacturing in Conway. Bonnie enjoyed traveling to casinos with her best friend, Kay Havens and spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her dog, Leroy, who were the lights of her life. Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Larae Benham and husband John; her son, Stephen Dow Fortson and wife Cindy; three grandchildren, Zachary Dow Harvey, Tanner Clayton Harvey and Mia Lian Fortson all of Conway; four great-grandchildren, her sister, Patsy Green and niece, Denise Green of Austin, Texas. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway (501) 327-7727, with Donna Rountree officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, NCICFUL P.O. Box 102454 Atlanta, GA 30368-2454. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.