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| Erma ‘Darlene' Fowler |
Erma ‘Darlene’ Fowler, age 80 of Adrian, MO, died peacefully
in her sleep at her home on Saturday, July 12, 2014.
Darlene was born on November 30, 1933, in Cross Timbers, MO to
Cyrus Vincent Crowder and Elsie Marie ‘Sapp’ Crowder. After school she went to work for the phone
company in Clinton until she married.
Darlene Crowder married Jerold “Buddy” Burton Fowler on March 4, 1950 in
Clinton, where they made their home for several years. In 1968 they moved to rural Adrian, where
they raised their children, continued to farm and raised cattle. Darlene was a member of Altona Baptist Church
and the Altona Ladies’ Club. She was a
wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandma. She was known far and
wide for her wonderful cooking. Everyone
always wanted to eat at her table and no one was ever turned away. She loved
growing flowers, working in her garden and mowing her lawn.
Survivors include her children, Jerry Fowler (Vickie) of
Butler, Janet Gaylord of Adrian, and Kevin Fowler of Adrian; five
grandchildren, JaNell Ferguson (Brad) of Adrian, Justin Colin of Adrian, JaNetta
Larsen of Butler, Casey Colin (Abby) of Butler, Jeri Lynn Fowler of Butler;
four great-grandchildren, Clayton Ferguson, Kayde Colin, Callie Ferguson and
Cale Ferguson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; a
sister, Betty Ann Crowder; and a brother, Kenneth Doyle.
The family will receive visitors at Consalus Funeral Home,
Clinton, on Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be conducted at the
funeral home on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM, followed by interment at
Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.
The family has requested that memorial contributions be made
to the Altona Ladies’ Club and left
in care of Consalus Funeral Home, 209 S. 2nd St., Clinton, MO 64735.
