Francis “Millie” Fowler

Published 12:44 pm Friday, November 13, 2020

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On Nov. 10, 2020, Mrs. Francis “Millie” Fowler, a resident of Bogalusa, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.

She is survived by three children, Jackye (Phil) Murray, Debby Fowler-Craft and David Fowler; three grandchildren, Joshua (Liesl) Murray, Caleb (Amelia) Murray and Alan (Lauren) Murray; great-grandchildren, Corban Murray, Benjamin Murray, Lawson Murray, Bond Murray and Starla Fowler; and a brother, Fred (Betty) Pounds. She was also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Jack “Buck” Fowler; her parents, Johnny Marshall Pounds and Bertha Pounds Adams; five siblings, Jesse Pounds, Judy NeSmith, Louise Hartzog, Jean Pritchett and Dorothy Kirschner; one son, Richard Fowler; two grandchildren, Benjamin David Murray and Richard Dale Fowler Jr.; and one great-grandchild, John Luke Murray.

Mrs. “Millie” was an active member at Pettitt Memorial Church for over 60 years. She loved painting, was a member of the Eastern Star, and took pride being a registered nurse serving her community.

There will be a visitation Sunday, Nov. 15, from noon until 1 p.m. at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home, with the service starting at 1 p.m. Services will be lead by Bro. Tommy Pittman and Bro. Tommy Varnado. Interment will be at Ponemah Cemetery in Bogalusa.