Verna Jonelle Fowler

1945 – 2019

Mrs. Jonelle Fowler, beloved wife, mother and grandmother was called home to Heaven on Saturday, July 20, 2019. She was preceded into Glory by her father Reverend Vernon Culbert, mother Mozell Culbert and her mother-in-law Evelyn Fowler. Jonelle is survived by her husband of 52 years, Dr. Randy Fowler; daughter, Kristi Hotze; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Marcy Fowler; sister, Dorothy James; father-in-law, Scott Fowler; grandchildren, Leah Hotze, Hannah Hotze and Hunter Hotze, Stacy Fowler, Madison Fowler, Daniel Fowler and David Fowler; and her dear friend Karen Berry.

Jonelle was born on September 15, 1945 in Houston, Texas. She was raised in a Christian home and graduated from Reagan High School in 1963 where she was a member of the Reagan Redcoats. She attended Sam Houston State University and later earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. As a dedicated pastor’s wife, Jonelle was active in the music and children’s programs of the churches her family served. She played many instruments including the piano, organ, flute, guitar and keyboard.

Jonelle Fowler enjoyed a long and successful business career. She retired from 27 years of service with Chevron as an Executive in the Natural Gas division. During her tenure she was actively involved in a leadership role for the ABWA (American Business Womens Association) which provides opportunities for women in business to grow in leadership and education. She was also instrumental in developing a program to promote education for children in the inner-city schools of HISD.

Jonelle’s greatest joy was being a grandmother. Some of her most favorite times were spent with each of her grandchildren either cooking in the kitchen, making crafts or supporting their individual activities. She was affectionately known as “Grammy” and was famous for always having snacks!

In her final months, Jonelle continued her ministry with her family from the Legacy at Long Meadow. She touched the lives of all of those around her by offering friendship, encouragement and support. The Fowler family would like to extend their appreciation to the Legacy team for their special connections made with Mrs. Fowler.

The funeral service for Jonelle Fowler will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 3:00 pm at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home located at 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas 77023. Visitation will be from 1:30 pm until 3:00 pm prior to the service. Following the service, there will be a dessert bar provided in Mrs. Fowler’s honor. A private burial will take place at Brookside Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers include Hunter Hotze, Daniel Fowler and David Fowler.