Jane Fortenberry Scarborough

November 23, 1939 - December 12, 2020

Born Ida Jane Fortenberry, 81, died December 12, 2020. Jane was born in Franklinton, Louisiana to the late

Burt B. and Mary Galloway Fortenberry. She was a veteran, having served in the US Navy and retired from Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Jane was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Kenneth Fortenberry.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Tammy Scarborough and Rodney Scarborough of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Shelby, Geoffrey, Hunter, Mandi, and Brandon; greatgrandchildren, Salym, Geoffrey, and Martin; and a host of other family and friends.

Services will be held at a later date. Express condolences to the family at www.altmeyerfh.com.

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Rich McLaughlin posted on 12/25/20

Rodney and Tammy I am sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May she Rest In Peace.

Shelley Combs posted on 12/17/20

Prayers for comfort for Jane’s family.

Cheryl Kuchem posted on 12/16/20

I am so sorry for the family's loss. I've known Jane for such a long time. It is so hard to believe she has passed. Jane was a wonderful person. I have many great memories. RIP Jane

Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum posted on 12/16/20

May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Jane Fortenberry Scarborough, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Navy Veteran, Jane Fortenberry Scarborough, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †

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