Patricia "Patsy Jean" Fowler

April 18, 1927 - July 14, 2020

Patricia (“Patsy Jean”) Fowler was born on April18, 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama and died on July 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Coker Fowler, father, James (“Cliff”) Clifford Lathem, mother, Dorothy (“Mimi”) Lathem and sister, Dorothy Crocker. Patricia graduated with honors from Woodlawn High School where she was a cheerleader and received a degree in interior design from Chicago Design School. She was a talented Interior Decorator and Designer for Loveman's, Marks-Fitzgerald and Fine Furniture. Patricia joined Canterbury United Methodist Church in 1961 and attended regularly until her health no longer permitted. Patricia was a dedicated, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves behind a son, Mike Coker Fowler, and a daughter, Patti Vann Carlton, three granddaughters, Tricia Wallwork, Jamie Hill and Molly Pratt, and four great grandchildren Carlton Wallwork, Kathryn Wallwork, Ezra Hill and Alastair Hill. The family would like to thank the SBU units of Grandview and Shelby Memorial Hospitals, The Village at Cook Springs and Southern Care Hospice for their kind, compassionate care. A private graveside service for the family will be held on Friday, July 17 at Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Canterbury United Methodist Church.