Josephine Fortson Oglesby

Mrs. Josephine Fortson Oglesby, 96, of 1009 Hartwell Highway passed away at her home, Friday, September 2, 2011, with her family at her side. Mrs. Oglesby was born in Wilkes County to the late Frank Steven and Ethel Wilkinson Fortson on February 21, 1915. Mrs. Oglesby was a former school teacher employed by the Winterville School System. Mrs. Oglesby fondly known to many as Miss Josephine was a long time active member of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Oglesby is survived by her children Ethel Horton of St. Simons Island, Georgia, Marcia (Bill) Esch of Atlanta, Georgia and Tom (Elaine) Oglesby of Elberton; grandchildren Michelle (Bruce) Greene, George (Tina) Oglesby, III, Laura (Jesse) Hernandez, Ross (Amy) Oglesby, Katherine (Sean) Purvis, and Michael Horton. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband George T. Oglesby, Sr. A service to celebrate Mrs. Oglesby’s life will be held Sunday, September 4, 2011, at First Baptist Church, Elberton at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Gary Purvis and Reverend Ken Whitfield officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:30-2:45 p.m. prior to the service.Entombment will be held at the Family Mausoleum at Elmhurst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Shepherd’s Care of First Baptist Church, 132 Heard Street, Elberton, Georgia 30635. The family will be at the Oglesby residence, 1009 Hartwell Highway. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com. Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Josephine Fortson Oglesby.