Gloria Jean Fowler

Gloria Jean Fowler, 83, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born to James and Robbie Hurt Ballard on November 10, 1940, was raised by them and her step-father, David Mills. On July 3, 1959, she married her high school sweetheart, Don Fowler - her best friend, who survives. Gloria was a gentle, kind and loving woman, who lived her life serving others. Although she worked in many professional areas, she expanded her passion to serve others after she graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with an Associate's degree in Nursing in 1983. She was a pediatric nurse at Southeast Hospital, where she lovingly cared for her patients for over 16 years. She used her medical experience while on mission trips through her membership at Lynwood Baptist Church. Gloria loved to travel, read and spend time with her family. Gloria had a joyous heart and quick humor that she shared so willingly with others, especially her children, Mark (Ann) Fowler of Herculaneum, Missouri and Marty (Linda) Fowler of Cape Girardeau; five grandchildren, Katie (Alex) Immer of Imperial, Missouri, Casey Fowler of St. Louis, Missouri, Corey (Maggie) Fowler of St. Charles, Missouri, Ben (Makayla) Fowler and Hayden Fowler both of Cape Girardeau; three great-grandchildren, Jonah and Robbie Immer and River Fowler. She is also greatly loved her nephew, four nieces and sisters-in-law, Diane (Barney) Fowler Adams and Lucinda Mills of Paducah, Kentucky. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Alan Mills and brother-in-law, Larry (Shirley) Fowler. Her family will be celebrating her life during a visitation 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Anderson officiating. Entombment will be at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum in Cape Girardeau. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Lynwood Christian Academy, 2935 Lynwood Hills Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 . Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Gloria Jean Fowler

November 10, 1940 - December 30, 2023