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Obituary For Lillian Benton Fowler
"Mother" Lillian Benton Fowler, 91, passed peacefully on September 4, 2023, surrounded by her children in Macon, Georgia.
The first public viewing will take place on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 1:00-6:00 P.M. at Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia.
The second public viewing will take place on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 1:00-7:00 P.M. at Meadows Funeral Home of Albany, 315 South Madison Street, Albany, Georgia.
The home going service will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 901 South Westover Boulevard, Albany, Georgia. The remains will lay in state one hour prior to the start of the service.
Lillian Benton Fowler was the oldest daughter and the fifth of twelve children born to the late Charlie Benton and the late Pearl Johnson Benton on March 24, 1932, in Shellman, Georgia. Sister Fowler accepted the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age at the Union Baptist Church in Shellman, Georgia.
She attended Randolph County public schools and graduated from Shellman Vocational High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education at Albany State College in 1955. She was united in marriage to her true love, the late Reverend Edward John Fowler, Jr. She was a cherished and devoted wife for 62 years. They were blessed with six children.
Sister Fowler had a career as an educator in the Terrell County School District that spanned approximately 40 years. During her career she received numerous awards, including Teacher of the Year multiple times.
Sister Fowler passed peacefully on September 4, 2023, surrounded by her children in Macon, Georgia. We rejoice, for God is good, and He keeps His promises.
FLOWERS
The family requests that flowers be sent to
Meadows Funeral Home
315 South Madison Street
Albany, GA 31701
229-439-2262
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS
Monetary donations can be made to
Cooper-Carver Elementary School
455 Greenway Blvd.
Dawson, GA 39842
to benefit the Accelerated Reading program.
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Dawne Kelly sent The Peace Lily for Lillian Benton Fowler - September 15, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Lillian was an educator and mentor, she will be sorely missed.
Dawne, Brandon, and Donovan Benton
May you be comforted by the many beautiful memories with your Mom. Continue to exemplify the values she imparted to you.
Margaret
Condolences to the Fowler family.
Condolences to The Fowler Family. She was a wonderful educator,will be missed.
With deepest sympathy and prayers to the Fowler family. ❤️
She was a firm educator in Terrell County School. She was my elementary teacher. My condolences to her family. She will always hold a memory in my heart.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
