Hank Fort

1914–1973 (age 59)

Biography

Hank Fort was a gifted singer and songwriter, welcomed by audiences for her warm delivery and her ability to uplift listeners with heartfelt lyrics. She embraced the tradition of American music, celebrating its storytelling power on stages and in the hearts of those who heard her.

Her contributions to the arts live on through the songs and performances that remain in memory, and she rests in Mount Olivet Cemetery surrounded by the admiration of longtime fans.

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