[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 121 (Friday, July 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H3601]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE LIFE OF ELLA LeJOYCE SOJOURNER FOWLER

  (Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mrs. Ella 
LeJoyce Sojourner Fowler, a devoted mother, loving wife, community 
leader, and an inspiring mentor. Mrs. Fowler sadly passed away on July 
5 at the age of 83.
  Born in Mississippi, Mrs. Fowler moved to Akron as a child. She 
attended Akron Public Schools and eventually graduated from John R. 
Buchtel High School.
  Mrs. Fowler shared a passion for improving the health of our 
communities that was expressed through an illustrious nursing career, 
caring for northeast Ohioans at Barberton Citizens Hospital and City 
Hospital.
  In 1961, Mrs. Fowler married Pastor Dr. Ronald J. Fowler, and 
together, they built up the Arlington Church of God. Mrs. Fowler was 
actively engaged in the life and work of the church, serving over the 
years as a member of the choir, a Sunday school teacher, a member of 
the medical board and diaconate board, as well as first lady for 39 
years.
  Mrs. Fowler's faithfulness, grace, and kindness were an inspiration 
to many, including myself.
  I extend my deepest condolences and prayers to Dr. Ronald J. Fowler, 
Mrs. Fowler's loving husband, as well as her children, Cynthia, 
Christine, Ron, and Florence.
  Mrs. Fowler has certainly left a mark on the Akron community, and her 
memory will continue to be lifted up in prayer.

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