Dana “Boo” Lee Forbes, 79, of Fayetteville went to be with her Lord, Monday, July 27, 2015 at her home. She was born February 27, 1936 in Poplar Bluff, MO. to Thomas and Marguerite Martin Denney.
She graduated Poplar Bluff High School; attended First Baptist Church of Greenland; and was an amazing grandmother.
Her parents and a brother, Donald Denney preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Casey H. Forbes; daughters, Pamela Purcell and husband, Dan of Lakeland, FL; Becky Sisemore and husband, Norman of Prairie Grove; Diane Wallis and husband, Bob of Coos Bay, OR.; and Candy Mayers of Fayetteville; son, Steven Forbes and wife, Ginger of Colcord, OK; brother, Ronald Denney of Poplar Bluff; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 1, 2015 at the First Baptist Church of Greenland with Reverend Jason Sisemore and Reverend Eric Howerton officiating. Private interment will be in the Fayetteville National Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 P.M. on Friday, July 31, 2015 at Beard’s Chapel.
We are so sorry to not be able to be there with the family during this time, but you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss you Aunt Dana. All our love,
Elaine, Mike, Calyn and Malia
Forbes family you are in my prayers God will give you strength love you all from Donna Tinsley and family
Dear Becky & family,
We send our heartfelt sympathy, and look forward to seeing you on Friday.
Praying for God’s comfort during this time.
Love,
Rob&Sharon Wilson
Becky, so sorry for your loss. I know this is a very difficult time for you and your family. I pray God’s presence will surround you and give you strength and comfort.
Doug and Sandra Kuntz
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for God’s comfort at this time. May God’s love make your grief bearable. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss, a wife, mother,grandmother. May God’s love make your grief bearable. Happy memories will help carry you through this sorrowful time. We are remembering the family in prayer.
Dear Casey and Family,
I am sorry to hear about your loss of Dana. Because of being out of town in TN, I could not attend the service.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Loretta Garrison
thank you