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Holly Semple Obituary
HOLLY REID FOWLER, 80, died of cancer peacefully at her home in Charlottesville, VA on Wed., Jan. 10, 2007 with her 3 children present. Holly was raised on Long Island and graduated from Radcliffe College. She married David A. Fowler of New York City. They raised 3 children in Devon and Bryn Mawr PA, while David practiced law in Phila. Holly was an active volunteer and for 20 years Director of Development at the Shipley School. They divorced in 1982. In 1985 she married Robert B. Semple of Grosse Pointe MI, but they had only 4 years together before his death. In 1995 Holly moved to Charlottesville, VA where she was active with many organizations, including the Symphony, The Piedmont Council of the Arts, The Farmington Beaglers, and St. Paul's Memorial Church. She served on the Diocese of Virginia's Standing Committee and on its Executive Board. She is survived by her children, Emily Fowler Ennis of Washington, D.C., Lindsay Anderson Fowler of Templeton, CA, and Elizabeth Fowler Silver of Payson, AZ; a brother George F. Reid of Aiken, SC; 6 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Donations may be made in Holly's memory to The Hospice of the Piedmont, Suite 200, 2200 Old Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
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Hallie Garland
January 18, 2007
Holly was a wonderful lady and a real inspiration to all who knew her. She was a member of my water aerobics class at the Boars Head Sports Club and we all loved her. She was a "doer" and a "giver" and a real asset to our communtiy. Her presence will be missed by many.
With deepest sympathy to the family,
Hallie Garland
Margaret Laws
January 12, 2007
Holly was a gift to all of us. I enjoyed doing water aerobics with her at the Boar's Head. Her life is an example of a job well done.
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