Margie Wilt Forney

Margie Wilt Forney, 103, of Camp Hill, died Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at The Gardens at West Shore, Camp Hill. Daughter of the late Leroy and Elizabeth (Miller) Wilt, she was born on December 19, 1915 in Goldsboro.

Growing up, Margie was one of twelve children in her family. Upon graduation from high school, she went on to become waitress. She spent most of her working years in Winterhaven, Florida, where she took care of customers at several restaurants. She was also active in the community; she was a member of the Winterhaven American Legion #8, Women of the Moose Aux. #1152 (Winterhaven, FL), Goldsboro Fire Aux., and AARP. She was a woman of faith; she was a member of Christian Life Assembly, Mechanicsburg. She loved her family, and enjoyed the time they were able to spend together. “Removed by death, her sun has gone down while it was yet day.”

She is survived by her sons, Roy C. “Butch” Forney, Jr. (wife, Penny), of Ashland City, TN; and Kenneth J. Forney (wife, Ginger) of East Berlin, PA; and her sisters, Mary Karns, Virginia Yohe and Mae Williams. She was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers.

A viewing will be held at 10AM on Saturday, April 6, at Parthemore Funeral Home, New Cumberland. A funeral service will follow at 11AM at the funeral home. From there, a procession will travel to Paddletown Cemetery for a burial.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (www.polishedforapurpose.com). Be sure to include Margie’s name in the Message field.

For more information, or to send messages of condolence, please visit www.parthemore.com.