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Tillie Fowler Obituary
Fowler, who was known as the "Steel Magnolia" for her quiet tenacity in Congress, died at St. Vincent's Medical Center, said Tom Alexander, a family spokesman.
Fowler was elected to the House of Representatives in 1992, campaigning on an "eight is enough" term-limits pledge. She declined to seek re-election in 2000 though at the time she was vice chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, placing her fifth in the GOP hierarchy.
After leaving Congress in January 2001, she was mentioned as a possible secretary of the Navy in the Bush administration, but instead joined the national law firm of Holland & Knight.
Since 2003, Fowler had been chairwoman of the Defense Policy Board Advisory Committee, which advises Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. She was also the chairwoman of the committee that investigated alleged sexual assaults at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Fowler, who represented the city of Jacksonville as a lobbyist on military base realignment and closures in 2003 and 2004, had been scheduled to attend a meeting at City Hall Monday morning to discuss the upcoming round of base closings.
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Scott S
April 20, 2025
Well I just heard, the news today
December 6, 2010
Please accept my sincere sorrow for your loss.
November 18, 2010
Please accept my sincere condolences during this time of your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God "is near to those broken at heart and those crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34:18)
Caroline W Frazier
March 2, 2007
Dearest Tillie
I can't believe its been two years today since you died. I still feel like it was yesterday that I heard the devastating news.
Love you,
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Tom Patania
February 3, 2007
My introduction to Tillie was during her years in the Junior League of
Jacksonville, as I applied for funding of Youth Crisis Center. Over the years, we continued to work together on projects, culminating with Tillie becoming my lobbyist while employed with Holland & Knight.In fact, the day she went home to be with the Lord, we were scheduled to meet in D.C. Walking the halls with Tillie was an awesome
experience, as congressmen went out of their way to speak with her. She
rightfully commanded respect from the congressional leaders, and I
learned that the congresswomen's lounge and conference area was
Tillie's initiative. She was respected and loved by all who knew her. We will continue to miss her.
SSG John Ford
May 23, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. She was an inspiration when she visited my unit (351st MP Company) while I was on deployment in Bosnia in 1998.
Sandra McKee
May 6, 2005
To the Fowlers and to Kathy
Tillie was president of the Theta chapter at Emory when I pledged, so I knew her personally only a few months. I never forgot her. She set such a wonderful example in every positive way, even at such a young age. I learned of her entry into congress from a mutual friend from The World Affairs Council and was so very proud of Tillie. The next news I heard was that she was gone and I was and am so saddened.
Please accept my sincere sorrow for your loss. Sandra Burke McKee
Suzanne and Bob Taylor
March 28, 2005
Our love and sympathy will always be there for Tillie's family. She leaves thousands who loved and admired her but you are surely the most saddened and hurting. Our prayers surround you. Your old friends, Suzanne and Bob
Flo Clark
March 24, 2005
I was fortunate to get to know Tillie and how hard she worked for the things she believed in. Our comunity has lost a great servant indeed. Our prayers will be with you.
Lynn and Kevin Cuda
March 18, 2005
Our family will always remember Ms. Fowler for her love of Jacksonville and her dedication to our Community.
Linda Markum
March 14, 2005
When my son, Corey, was a sophomore on the student council at Mandarin High, in 1998,Mrs. Fowler came to address the council. She spent time talking to students afterwards in the media center. My son was fortunate to be able to speak with her about current issues and to pose for a picture with her.It made quite an impression on him.We both appreciate the time she spent with him that day and treasure the photo.Today,Corey is a senior in college studying to be a history teacher.Mrs. Fowler's influence will be felt for many generations to come.Our heartfelt condolences to you in your loss.
Linda Markum and Corey Markum
Jan and Christy Gaudio
March 13, 2005
To Buck and Family,
Christy and I send you our most sincere condolence and sympathy. Tillie was a very special lady and a wonderful friend. A person of great integrity, who never forgot a promise. She gave so much of herself to this nation and North Florida. Always finding ways to make life better for our Sailors and to keep our nation strong and ready. I treasure the memories of our time together and will miss her greatly. We are blessed for having known her.
With warmest regards and deep respect,
Bruce and Mary Fouraker
March 11, 2005
To the Fowler family,
We send our deepest condolences on the loss of your wonderful Tillie. Thank you for sharing her with us in the Junior Leage (where I first met her), the City Council and in the United States Congress.
She will be missed.
Roberta Houston Titchener
March 11, 2005
Tillie was Theta president when I was a freshman at Emory in 1963. She was a wonderful role model then, and I knew in my heart that she would make a big impact where ever life took her. My thoughts are with you all, and especially to her sister, Kathy Kidd Walker. Roberta Houston Titchener
Skip and Susan Dirren
March 11, 2005
Buck, You and your children are in our prayers and our thoughts. Tillie was an important and most gracious part of our lives while we were in Jacksonville and after. We will always remember her kind support and counsel. God bless, Skip and Susan Dirren
jack isaac
March 10, 2005
What a loss to our community, our state and our country. You have left a deep void that will be hard to fill.
JOHN SHAW
March 10, 2005
MY FAMILIES HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU. WE LOVE YOU DEARLY AND PRAY TO GOD TO GIVE YOU THE COURAGE FOR YOUR HEART TO HEAL.
WE ALL MISS TILLIE VERY MUCH.
WITH LOVE AND COMPASSION, JOHN
Sarah Pickens Williamson
March 10, 2005
To the Fowler family.
I was so sorry to read about the death of Tillie Anne. She and I graduated from Salem Academy in 1960. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sarah P. Williamson
Susan Green
March 9, 2005
Mr. Fowler, Tillie Ann,& Elizabth,
My heart still aches for you in this unexpected time of grief, pain and extreme loss!
I knew Tillie first as a mother to you two girls while I was teaching at Episcopal High School and each of you were in my class! Then I had the good fortune to work with her while she was a City Council Member, and I was in the Planning Department working closely with the City Council. It was during this time that I joined the Junior League, where I was able to see yet another side of her - the volunteer!
During my 15 years in the Junior League, whenever I called or emailed, she made me feel as though, I was her priority! The year that I was honored to serve as President of the Junior League, she was supportive, complimentary, and always a wonderful friend for me and always for the League! The honor I felt the night she attended the Annual Meeting as I was leaving the Presidency, is something I will never forget - she came in from Washington DC at my request, to be my personal guest.
I will miss my friend immensely just as I know you will miss you wife and mother!
My love and prayers to each of you!
Fondly, Susan
Moire Walker
March 9, 2005
To The Fowler Family:
Thank you so much for sharing Tillie with the citizens of Jacksonville. Tillie will always remain in our hearts for the relentless determination that she represented to the govt. here and the entire military community. I know that she will be carrying the trumpets in heaven and continuing to bear down on the hearts and minds of all those she left behind. She is truly a born leader, and a commrade to those serving in our beloved armed forces. Thank you again, and may God continue to carry comfort and serenity to you and yours. Lovingly, M.Walker
Judy Hughes
March 8, 2005
Tillie has always had a special place in my heart. From the first time she was running for city council and she stopped by our Ortega home and talked with us personally (and got our vote, too) to the day she was waving to the cars going by at the Roosevelt Blvd./San Juan intersection. She was trying to step up on a folding chair and lost her balance, and unceremoniously fell down. She stood back up, straightened her clothes and successfully got back up on that chair, undaunted and unfazed by it all. She won my heart that day. Such a great lady will be sorely missed. May God keep you and fill your hearts with only the best and sweetest of memories of wife and mother. She was the greatest.
Mark & Dawn Griffith
March 8, 2005
Deepest sympathies to the Fowler family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tillie was a tremendous public servant that we admire greatly.
Joseph Asbery
March 8, 2005
Thank you for your service and all you have done for the Armed Forces in which I serve. God bless..
Sandy Oppegard
March 8, 2005
My sincerest condolences to the Fowler family at this sad time. I am an avid C-Span watcher and remember Representative Fowler as a thoughtful person who represented her constituency with dignity and grace. She will be missed.
Barbara Lahey
March 8, 2005
Dear Buck,
I was so sorry to hear the very sad news about Tillie. I look back on many happy memories with you and Tillie at Sea Island and Keith and Bo Sibilsky. I will keep you in my prayers.
Barbara Lahey
Lynn Williams Lisella
March 8, 2005
Deepest sympathy to Tillie's family. She was such a lovely and accomplished woman. Her Emory classmates are saddened by her loss. We were so proud of her contributions. LWL (class of '64)
EUREKA WASHINGTON
March 7, 2005
TO THE FOWLER FAMILY
I WILL KEEP ALL OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS. CONTINUE TO TRUST IN GOD.
RADM Annette Brown, US Navy
March 7, 2005
Rep Fowler,
The Navy in the Jacksonville area will miss you mightily - you were a true Shipmate. With utmost respect,
Frank Calhoun
March 7, 2005
Good Bye, Tillie. You were a great lady and Jacksonville is a better place because of you. Deepest condolences to your family.
John Summers
March 7, 2005
Good bye Tillie, we loved you.
Russ and Anne Walden
March 7, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to all of Tillie's family. We grew up with her and always knew she would go far and accomplish great things.
Susan Fisher
March 7, 2005
Mrs. Fowler was one of the kindest, sincere people I have ever known and I am proud to call her friend. She will be missed. She helped me at a time of need without reservations. I was just one person with a cause and she embraced it as her own. She made it happen for me. She was much too young to pass and she had a lot more living to do. God just called her home. I will miss you and always know yu are in my heart!
Tamera Gurley
March 7, 2005
You were a great asset to the community. You will be missed greatly.
Virginia Dickert
March 7, 2005
My deepest sympathy to Tillie Anne and Elizabeth in the loss of your wonderful mother! She was a true gem of a person and a wonderful role model. You may remember I was your music teacher when you were students at St. Marks. Please know I'm praying for you and your families at this time. God bless you both.
gibbs-fedd family
March 7, 2005
Our PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AND
ALL OF YOUR FAMILY. FOR JOY
WILL COME IN THEE MORNING
Frieda Ansley
March 6, 2005
Our sincere condolences to the Fowler family. Ms. Fowler served the people well and will be fondly remembered. Best Wishes.
Gin Sibilsky Sellers
March 6, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with the Fowler family. Their family was a very special part of ours.
Kay Echelbergre
March 6, 2005
What a role model for a lady and politician. I only knew her from her reputation, which was scrupoulously clean. She will be sorely missed by her family, friends and community.
Tom Flowers
March 6, 2005
Tillie, I'll miss you more than words can convey. I'll never forget your kindness. You were, and will always be, a great woman. I feel extremely fortunate to have known you.
Frances Howard
March 6, 2005
My sincerest heartfelt sympathies to the loved ones of Mrs. Fowler. We were tremendously blessed to have her in our midst. The void her passing has left will be felt forevermore. Likewise, all the good that she accomplished. God rest her wonderful soul.
JEFFERY RYAN
March 6, 2005
I met Rep. Fowler while working on her 1992 campaign for Congress. She is one of the most remarkable people I have ever met. She always had a moment for anyone who crossed her path. America has lost a great patriot.
Terry Mulligan
March 6, 2005
Tillie, On this your final cruise, I wish you "Fair winds and following seas," To those who love you I extend my deepest sympathies. There is a hole in my heart too and in the heart of America. My prayers go out to you and all who miss you. So long Shipmate, you have choice duty now. ADCS Terry Mulligan USN (RET)
Bob Grovenstein, D.C.
March 6, 2005
Tillie...an elegant, classy Southern lady, who earned the respect in politics from Jacksonville city council to the white house...her accomplishments for this area will be reaped for years...on any issue she gave it her best....rest in peace.
Bernard & Cathy Scott
March 5, 2005
An uncommon woman who managed to touch everyone she came in contact with. You will be missed.
edward & barbara field
March 5, 2005
a great woman who taught us
honesty. a very special person
Mary Lou Woodford
March 5, 2005
I'd like to express my sincere condolences to Tillie Fowler's family. My 49 yr. old sister also passed away after suffering a brain hemorrhage. Senator Dole was absolutely correct when she said "It's not how long you live that matters, it's how you lived." I believe Mrs. Fowler had a wonderful life & a loving family. God Bless you & give you strength in this time of great sorrow & always.
Marc Bernier
March 5, 2005
We are sadden by the loss of our dear friend Tillie. The Congresswoman was one of those rare individuals who possessed strength, integrity, grace, love and, committment. With all this an ability to lead us to greatness. Her example as a wife, mother, public servant and compassionate human being is indeeed rare in today's public life. We will miss her inspiration. God has called you home. Love, Marc and Melodye Bernier
Sandra Lockwood
March 5, 2005
Emory University classmate.
Richard Bowers
March 5, 2005
To the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tillie was and will continue to be a role model for my wife, someone whom she admired greatly. I worked with her in various capacities for the benefit of the city for over 3 decades. I will miss her, her wisdom and her insight. Those that we love or care about never really leave us, they are always with us.
Tillie made a difference and those of us who shared some of her goals and concerns will always remember her. Jeannie and I join your family in honoring her.
Kathryn McCluskey
March 5, 2005
We will never forget Tillie, a great lady and a patriot. She was a conservative voice speaking not just for Florida but for all America.
Mickey & Sherry Whitson
March 5, 2005
To the Fowler Family: Our prayers are with all of you during these sad days. Be glad in your hearts to know that we are one of the many families that she helped and supported while she was in Congress. We are forever greatful for her constant diligence in helping us. We know that she is in heaven hearing "job well done my good and faithful servant". May God Bless each of you.
Bob & Deb Bruce and family
March 5, 2005
Buck, Tillie and Liz,
Your wife--and mother--was our "she-ro" and will be sorely missed by our family. We personally feel honored to have known Tillie while living in Ortega, and we continued to follow her leadership when we moved to Atlanta. Tillie was a special role model to our daughter, Ashley, who is now in law school and looking at government service. To us, Tillie's life exemplified true stewardship, and we are better people for knowing her. May her loving and most gracious spirit stay alive in your hearts and minds.
Paula Xanthopoulou
March 5, 2005
Congresswoman Fowler was not only an exemplary public servant, but also a role model and mentor for women running for elective office at any level -- and also a true friend of other women in Congress regardless of political party. Her stellar leadership in investigating abuses against women in the armed services touched the lives of so many more women. She will be sorely missed!
Virginia Battaglia
March 5, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the Fowler family.
Debbie Erdmann
March 5, 2005
To the Tillie Fowler family:
It was shocking to hear about 'Miss Fowler's' passing and I want to tell you all how very sorry I am for your entire family. I just waited on all of you last month! I now realize how fortunate I was to be able to serve you all together that one last time. 'Miss Fowler' was a great gal, and it has been a pleasure knowing her. She was always so very kind to me.
I will miss her joyful face and gentle smile; always remembering her as a gracious lady.
My most sincere love to all of you from your long time server at Biscotti's.
Julie Tanner Leake
March 5, 2005
Dear Mr. Fowler, Tillie Anne and Elizabeth,
While we mourn Tillie's passing, we celebrate her amazing life of love, dedication and service to Jacksonville and our nation.
She was an wonderful role model for me as I grew up in Jacksonville, and will remain a source of inspiration for young women in the decades to come.
We know this is not the final good-bye, but rather a minor delay until we meet again. Therefore, we wish Tillie fair winds and a following sea in this new phase of her eternal life with God. We hold each of you in our prayers.
With deepest respect,
LCDR and Mrs. Robert T. Leake
Larry & Deborah Taylor
March 5, 2005
"Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay awhile and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never the same." Tillie Fowler was such a person. She will be remembered in our hearts forever as a great lady who gave her all to make our community the greatest place to live and work. We'll miss her enormously. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.
Ashley and Richard Caron
March 5, 2005
Thank you for sharing your wife and mother. She will be missed by all.
EDGEWOOD BAKERY
March 5, 2005
Our sincere condolences from the
management and staff of Edgewood
Bakery. We will miss her leadership, compassion and
friendship.
Juliette Mason
March 5, 2005
Oh, Tillie! I can't see for the tears!
Cheryl
March 5, 2005
Wow! I have been reading everything that people have been writing about Mrs. Fowler. What an amazing woman we have lost. My heart goes out to the family and my prayers are with you all. What a joy to have had her in our lives for the time we did. Thank you for sharing her. God bless. God Speed, Mrs. Fowler.
Robert GORDON
March 5, 2005
Jacksonville and NE Florida has lost a voice for all of us. She has always kept us as one of her family and we shall always remember her as one of our's.
Karl Swed MSG USAR
March 4, 2005
Farewell to a great American.
Janet Weaver
March 4, 2005
My deepest sympathies to Tillie's family. She was an outstanding public servant. I was always impressed with her intellect and kindness. Tillie was also the most organized person I have ever known.
I am glad that I knew her and proud that I participated in several of her campaigns. She should be THE role model for all elected officals.
Marty and Joe Clark
March 4, 2005
To a friend and former neighbor:
In God's grace, Tillie was given the rare combination of superior intellect, motivation, intuition, integrity, and most importantly of all, empathy for her fellow human beings.
As many have said, she was blessed to be able to transmit this kindness and empathy talking to a world leader or a homeless person.
May God bless those on earth who miss her so very much while we also thank God for making Tillie a person who truly left our world a better place for being here.
"Well done, good and faithful servant."
Mark Boensel
March 4, 2005
I was deeply saddened to learn of Tillie's passing. She was a true American patriot. The men and women of the United States Navy and Marine Corps have lost a dear friend and supporter. May God bless her and keep her and provide comfort to her family.
CAPT Mark Boensel
former Commanding Officer
NAS Jacksonville
Madge Bruner Hazen
March 4, 2005
"If you can walk with Kings...nor lose the common touch" from Rudyard Kipling's poem "If"... this was the essence of Tillie Fowler. It's so painful to hear that we won't meet her at crowds, see her representing us, or watch her stand up for Jacksonville. God has chosen Tillie, and, for all of us who have known her, "Well done!" But,
we'll miss her. And seeing that wonderful picture of her smiling at us with just the rightful knowledge...we will stop there with today's memories, and start telling the greatness of life well done.
May God bless her and her beloved family.
E. Perry and Patricia Walker
March 4, 2005
We grew up with Tillie[Ann]in Milledgeville Ga.
We are so proud of her many accomplishments and so saddened that she left us so prematurely.We will remember her with fondness.
Our prayers are with her family.
Richard & Paula Starling
March 4, 2005
Dear Family of Tillie Fowler:
Our Prayers and Sympathy are with you at this time.
Thank you for allowing your precious wife and mother be of service to Jacksonville. We were blessed to have her on our side.
Sincerely, Richard and Paula Starling
Chris Rudin
March 4, 2005
I met Tillie a couple of times, She even signed some personal photo's I took of her, at a rally for President Bush. I was VERY PROUD of her work. We couldn't have had a Better Represenative. I miss her already..
Cynthia STATLER
March 4, 2005
Our prayers are with Tillie's family
May god be with you at this time
Charlotte Corey
March 4, 2005
What a lovely and intelligent lady!
Jacksonville has lost a wonderful representative. Our love and sympathy go out to her family. We moved from Jacksonville a little over a year ago but were so blessed to know that Tillie was there doing her very best for our great city.
Mary Kumpe
March 4, 2005
Tillie was my roommate in Georgetown when we were both twenty-somethings. It was quite evident then that she would have a rich and successful life and career. May God bless her, and her family. Mary Kumpe
Doriana Atkinson
March 4, 2005
My Deepest Condolences to Tillie's sweet Family. She will be missed by all!
Angelique Ivo
March 4, 2005
May God be with you in this time of loss, she will be very missed by everyone.
You all have been in our thoughts and prayers, and will continue to be.
From the Ivo family here in Jacksonville.
Angel & Jeremy Ivo and kids
Jaclyn Stults
March 4, 2005
I lived Jacksonville during the time Rep. Tillie Folwer was in Office. My thoughts and prayers are with the her family.
Robert Atkinson
March 4, 2005
You gave to your country for the most true of reasons...because it was the right thing to do. My prayers to our country and to your family in this loss.........
Patricia Pataki
March 4, 2005
I never met Tillie, but I was very proud to have her represent Jacksonville so well. She was a woman of integrity. She is a true inspiration to all young women.
You and your family will be in my prayers. God Bless you
Teresa Monson
March 4, 2005
Congresswoman Fowler was a great leader, a great representative of northeast Florida, and a great lady. Northeast Florida should be, and is, proud of all she accomplished, but most of all, of having such a gracious human being represent us. Our prayers are with her family.
Roxy Giddens
March 4, 2005
Dear Fowler Family,
I did not personally know Tillie, but from what I saw of her in the media, she was a great, caring, person who served her city and country well. She also loved her family,city, and country. Jacksonville residents and friends and Washington colleagues and friends will sorely miss her.
My deepest sympathies go out to you, and I have been praying for your entire family.
May you lean on the Lord for strength during your loss. HE will sustain you in your darkest hour.
God be with you.
Sincerely, Roxy Giddens
Mac McGehee
March 4, 2005
Tillie was a political mentor for me. During her first congressional run, she met with me to convince my one vote to support her campaign. I was a fan from then on. After that, her stance for the Military as a whole, much less Jacksonville's stations was a testiment to her committment to our armed services. I learned a lot from Tillie and can truly say we were both good friends. She will be missed but her memory will last for many years.
Sissy and Jim Barker
March 4, 2005
May the wonderful memories of your wife/mother help to heal your broken hearts. Our community and country have suffered a great loss.
Lou and Shirley Frost
March 4, 2005
My lady Shirley joins me in extending our deepest sympathy to the family during this time of their bereavement. Tillie was a dedicated public servant and community leader and she will be sorely missed. My God's richest blessings and peace be with you all.
Edna Lang
March 4, 2005
It's hard to know quite what to say to ease the grief you bear, but please accept these thoughts and know that others care.
Sincerely,
Edna Lang(Novell's Daughter)
Mary Spuhler
March 4, 2005
I am just one of many people who want to be part of a collective hug to the family of this dear woman and public servant. What an inspiration she has been to so mnay of us. Always, a lady, and a strong one at that. Surely angels danced the day she was born. And surely angels are dancing with her, today.
Bill White
March 4, 2005
Tillie Fowler served her constituents in the same spirit and with the same dedication to good government as did Charlie Bennett. Her decision not to break her promise to limit her service in the U.S. House of Representatives was courageous and in keeping with the intent of the authors of the Constitution - that our elected representatives be citizen servants to the people. She will be missed.
Margo Bliss
March 4, 2005
Tillie was an extraordinary person committed to sharing her time and gifts serving others. Every aspect of her life deserved admiration and her absence will affect more than we will ever know. Our prayers are with you all.
GARY HARRINGTON
March 4, 2005
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.
Tillman C "Skip" Burks, III (Formally from Jacksonville)
March 4, 2005
Tillie was always warm, sincere, and made you feel welcomed no matter the circumstances. I had several occasions to spend time with her and she was truly a remarkable lady. She will be missed. Not only has Jacksonville lost a great leader, but the entire State of Florida as well as country has as well. Buck, you and the girls are in our thughts and prayers. Take solece in knowing she is in a better place, and soon you will all be reunited. She is doing her work with the angels now. God bless and God Speed.
AFSCME Council 79 Region II
March 4, 2005
It was such a shock to hear of Tillie's passing. We pray that God will give you Peace and in time turn your sad moments into joyful moments filled with wonderful memories.
Our deepest sympathy.
Jeanette D. Wynn AFSCME Florida Council 79
March 4, 2005
To the Family of the Late Tillie Fowler:
On behalf of AFSCME Florida Council 79, Executive Board, Membership and Staff; our deepest sympathy.
We were so sorry to hear of your sudden lost. Our prayers are with you. God Bless you and may Peace, Grace and Mercy be with you.
Lori Hershey
March 4, 2005
I am so sorry for your sudden loss.
Tillie's ability to make everyone seem
important was an awesome leadership
trait. 16 years ago she gave me some
wise adivise for which I am eternally
grateful.
Bob Nelson
March 4, 2005
Tillie Fowler rose well above the common expectations of a common politician or attorney. Tillie was honest, forthright, and fair. She will be remembered as an uncommon human being who paved a new path for women.
Tillie was also an unselfish giver who was born in the center of the south. It is unlikely that we will see another Tillie Fowler in our generation.
Just for one moment, imagine a government in the hands of people like her. The American people would be safe and respected. Yet, she managed to befriend the common people in her field without becoming soiled.
Tillie Fowler was, indeed, an uncommon person, and a gift and blessing to us all.
Jerry Thompson
March 4, 2005
A life's light has come to it's end.
A wife ,mother and friend.
Our heart felt condolences
Dennis Harshfield
March 4, 2005
Tillie Fowler was a great Statesperson. She will be missed not only by her family, but by Jacksonville and the nation. She was a living example that honesty and integrity can work wonders in politics.
May God bless her family in this time of grief.
George TDCS USN RET. & Angela Bullard
March 4, 2005
I and my fellow shipmates, thank your family for supporting you during all the work that you acomplished for us, and all Americans during your life. God bless.
ETHEL THOMPSON
March 4, 2005
I had the pleasure of being a part of Tillie Fowler's life, not only as her hairdresser of thirty years, but also her friend.
She was a most caring and giving person to myself and family.
Condolences to Buck, Tillie and Elizabeth
She will never be forgotten , but forever missed.
geoff knowell
March 4, 2005
blessings and peace to family and friends.i never met personally mrs.fowler although i new her.what a lady and a leader.by the grace of god and jesus christ we all have a (choice) to meet her again.
love and peace
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