Terri Ann Fortner, 59, of Salisbury, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2017.

Terri was born October 6, 1958, in Mecklenburg, NC to the late Lewis Haney and Georgia Winkler. She was an active member of Nazareth Community Church. Terri loved the color purple and in her spare time enjoyed playing Bingo and watching TV. Her favorite shows included Scooby Doo and Law & Order.

Those left to cherish her memory include: husband, Thomas Burris of Kannapois; daughter, Sharon Blackwelder and husband, Michael of Rockwell; son, Robert “Robbie” Fortner Jr. of Jacksonville; sisters, Linda Powers and husband, Kenneth of Salisbury; Brenda Mitchell of Bullhead, AZ; Marcella VanWinkle and husband, Ron of NC; brother, Lewis Haney and wife, Kimberly of San Diego, CA; niece, Christina Haney of San Diego, CA; 5 grandchildren; and her church family whom she loved dearly.

In addition to her parents, Terri was preceded in death by her twin sister, Sherrie Helms.

There will be a Memorial Service held at 2 PM on Wednesday, December 27th, 2017 at Nazareth Community Church, 856 Crescent Road Rockwell, NC, with Pastor Mike Shoaf officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Nazareth Community Church, P.O. Box 44, Rockwell, NC 28138.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Fortner family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.