Ruth Imogene (Couch) Forneris, age 90, a Coalgate resident, passed away on March 26, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 10, 1929, to Herbert and Effie Patricia (Hensley) Couch, at Hazard, KY. Imogene worked in a parachute factory during the war, she was a nursing home administrator and a beautician. Her greatest job was a homemaker, a foster mom and so much more. Imogene married Frank Lee Forneris on August 22, 1966 at Winter Haven , California. She enjoyed sewing, painting & cooking. Her greatest enjoyment was raising her kids & spending time with her grandchildren & great grandchildren.

SURVIVED BY

HUSBAND:  Frank Lee Forneris of the home

CHILDREN:  Debbie Fanning & husband Ernie of Coalgate, OK

Theresa Forneris of Coalgate, OK

Frank Forneris & wife Jeannie of Ada, OK

GRANDCHILDREN:  Roland Fanning & wife Beverly Fanning of Stillwater, OK

Krystal Street & husband David of Coalgate, OK

Amber Fanning of Coalgate, OK

Kacey Ely of Coalgate, OK

Kassidy Beck & husband Robert of Coalgate, OK

Nolan Fanning & fiance Macee Wyatt of Coalgate, OK

Alysanne Kate Forneris of Coalgate, OK

5-GREAT GRANDDAUGHTERS of Coalgate, OK

4 GREAT GRANDSONS of Coalgate, OK

Along with many nephews, nieces & dearly loved family & friends

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

MOTHER:  Effie Patricia (Hensley) Mitchell

FATHER:  Herbert Couch

BROTHER:  Ralph Couch

MOTHER-IN-LAW:  Beatrice Forneris

FATHER-IN LAW:  Frank Forneris Sr.

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DATE OF SERVICES: Graveside Services, Private Family Burial

PLACE OF SERVICES: Coalgate Cemetery, Coalgate, OK.

OFFICIATING: Pastor David Unsell

INTERMENT: Coalgate Cemetery

CASKETBEARERS: Ernie Fanning, Nolan Fanning, Roland Fanning, Robert Beck, David Street, Christian Magers

VISITATION:  Friday, March 27, 2020 1-8PM

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS:  THE FAMILY IS REQUESTING TO DONATE TO THE God's Pantry

Checks can be made to the First United Methodist Church/memo God's Pantry

CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNSFSCOALGATE@SBCGLOBAL.NET.  PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF

BROWN 'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE, OK