Myra Lee Fowler Mullins

Myra Lee Fowler Mullinswas born September 27, 1939 in Van, Arkansas to Charlie Fowler, Sr. and Eva Butler Fowler. She passed on March 6, 2023.

After graduating from Immanuel High School in Almyra, Arkansas, she relocated to St. Louis, Missouri. Myra was employed with Fruin-Colnon Construction Company for thirty-five years in St. Louis. She later worked as an Emergency Room clerk at DeWitt Hospital in DeWitt, Arkansas.

Myra accepted Christ as her personal savior and united with Hill Chapel A.M.E Church in Van, Arkansas. After moving back to Arkansas in 2002, she joined Nichols Chapel A.M.E. Church in DeWitt then Bethel A.M.E Church in Gillett, Arkansas.

Myra and Pastor Odessa Cash initiated the ‘Back to School’ program, where they gave school supplies and backpacks to 1st through 12th grade students.

She was active in regular church school, a tither, head steward, and worked in the kitchen as a server. Myra loved to bowl, as well as taking care of her indoor and outdoor flowers. During the Christmas holidays, she enjoyed decorating her home and hanging outdoor lights.

She was preceded in death by her son Keith Leon Fowler; parents Charlie and Eva Fowler; brothers Charlie Fowler, Jr. and Othelous Fowler; and sisters Doris Fowler and Evelyn Fowler Chance.

Myra leaves to cherish her many fond memories her son Vincent Fowler; granddaughter Donita (Johnny) Savannah; great granddaughter Auriel Michelle Savannah; sisters Eva Whitney, Celestine Wright, and Deborah Coleman; brothers Herman (Idell) Fowler, Sr. and Terry (Angela) Fowler, Sr.; one aunt Alice Butler; a play son Curtis Ransom; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service held Saturday, March 11, 2023, 11am at First United Methodist Church, DeWitt. She will Lie In State from 10am-11am.

Professional services entrusted to Relerford Funeral Home, 301 S. College St, Stuttgart. (870) 672-8901.