Hazel Fowler

Hazel S. Fowler COLERAIN - Hazel Montague Sessoms Fowler, 82, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday night, Dec. 7, 2010. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, William of Colerain; her son, William Jr. and wife Shelley of Greenville; daughter, Carla Gibbons and her husband Bruce of Apex, N.C.; grandchildren, Emily Fowler and Claire Fowler of Greenville, Bryan Gibbons and Rachel Gibbons of Apex; and first cousin, Merle Montague of Windsor. The daughter of Carl Burt Sessoms and Hazel Montague Sessoms of Colerain, Mrs. Fowler was born in Norfolk, Aug. 15, 1928. She attended Colerain High School where she was valedictorian of her graduating class in 1945. She was presented to North Carolina society at the 1947 Debutante Ball. A graduate of Woman's College in Greensboro (UNC - G) with a B.A. in primary education in 1949, she taught second grade at Myrtle Underwood Elementary for two years in Raleigh, N.C. She also taught two years in Harrellsville, N.C. Mrs. Fowler was devoted to her husband and family and active in Colerain United Methodist Church and in her community. An organist for 62 years and soprano soloist at the church and throughout the community, Mrs. Fowler enjoyed sharing her gift of music. She was a Sunday school teacher for the adult class, past president of the Women's Society of Christian Service (United Methodist Women) at her church, director of Colerain Beach Inc., and past president of the local Women's Club. Mrs. Fowler was the operator of the family farm in Colerain. Visitation was held at Garrett-Jones Funeral Home, 205 NC Hwy. 42 W, Ahoskie, Friday, Dec. 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and other times at the home. The funeral will be held today, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m. at Colerain United Methodist Church, 209 W. Academy St. Burial to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Colerain. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Colerain United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 295, Colerain, NC 27924, Colerain Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 397, Colerain, NC 27924, or Colerain Fire Department, P.O. Box 247, Colerain, NC 27924. Friends and family may send online condolences to www.garrettjonesfh.com.