Obituaries

Nancy Jane Rose-Fowler

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Nancy Jane Rose-Fowler, 75, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 1, 2013 in Fort Smith. She was born Feb. 2, 1938 in Oklahoma City to the late Ray J. and Virginia L. Putnam-Rose. She was an exceptionally loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a woman of faith. Nancy married her partner in life Thanksgiving week on Nov. 25, 1956. She and Glen would travel to many places throughout their lives. They raised two wonderful and loving sons, Mark and Todd, which would be her pride and joy in life. Her other title that she loved and cherished was the roll of Grandma, that her many grandchildren lovingly called her "NeNe". She is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Virginia Rose of Roland, Okla. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with Pastor Steve Wingo officiating. Burial will be at Fort Smith National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Nancy is survived by her loving and ever caring husband Glen P. Fowler of Roland, Okla.; two sons Mark P. Fowler and wife Cindy Long-Fowler of Mayflower, Ark. and Dr. Todd A. Fowler and wife Sally Tillman-Fowler of Johnson City, Tenn.; her sister Lynda Kay Rose-Goff of Roland, Okla.; grandchildren Cortney Davis and husband Danny Davis; Sarah Fowler and fiance Josh Mateo; and Emily Fowler, all of the Dallas area; Sarah-Catherine Fowler, Edward Fowler, Preston Fowler and Elizabeth-Ann Fowler all of Johnson City, Tenn., Mindi French & husband Lyle French of Fort Worth, Texas; Shannon Greenhaw and husband Chris Greenhaw of Mayflower, Ark.; Ashley Williford and husband Tony Williford of Conway, Ark.; nephews Kevin and Kyle Goff and seven great-step-grandchildren. Nancy was loved by many more family and friends all around. Pallbearers will be Dick Taylor, Marvin Robbins, Vince Gassman, John Benardo, Kevin Goff and Kyle Goff. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Fowler and Preston Fowler. The family will visit with friends Monday evening from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home. To place online tributes please visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

Published March 4, 2013

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