Diane Fowler, age 78, of Texarkana, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 28, 2021 surrounded by her family at a local hospital. Diane was born in Tyler, Texas on August 8, 1942 to Royce and Cleda Thornton and was a devoted member of First United Methodist Church-Texarkana, Texas.
Diane married her high school sweetheart, Dr. Littleton Fowler, and in their 62 years of marriage they raised three amazing children, Gus, Kirk, and Jamie.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that spent her life caring for and loving her family. Diane spent many years working in the family business, Fowler Eye Care, and enjoyed spending time with her family & friends, playing in bowling leagues, and cheering for the OSU Cowboys.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleda Butler and Royce Thornton, and one son, Robert Kirk Fowler.
Diane is survived by her husband, Dr. Littleton Fowler; son, Littleton Fowler, Jr. and wife Nancy of Texarkana, AR; daughter, Jamie Patton of Texarkana, TX; grandchildren, Heather Chandler and husband Corey of Texarkana, AR; Morgan Martin and husband Travis of Little Elm, TX; Brittin Patton of Nash, TX; William Fowler Patton of Texarkana, TX; great-grandchildren Marleigh Looney, Abby and Ryker Chandler of Texarkana, AR; Mila and Patton Trumble of Nash, TX; and Cooper Martin of Little Elm, TX; brother Royce Thornton, Jr. and wife Mary Lou of Texarkana, TX; cousin Linda Smiley and husband of Durant, OK; Patricia Shoop of Minnetonka, MN; and many more family and friends.
Visitation will be held at East Funeral Home on Moores Lane in Texarkana from 5:30 PM-7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at First United Methodist Church, Texarkana, TX. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Online tributes may be sent to www.eastfuneralhomes.com
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