Betty Jean Fowler

Betty Jean Fowler, 75, of Arden, went home to be with both her Lord and loving husband of 52 years, the late William S. Fowler, on Monday, May 6, 2013. She was born in Henderson County, a daughter of the late Rev. Curtis Wilkie and Mary Suttles Wilkie. She was also preceded in death by a baby sister, who died at birth. Betty had been an area resident all of her life. She dedicated her life to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her husband, her two daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was not only a Godly wife, mama and granny, but was also a best friend to her children and a fixer of all hurts. She was a lifetime member of Hoopers Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Linda Drake and her husband, John and Lisa Hensley and her husband, Ted, all of Arden; one brother, Harold Wilkie of LaGrange, GA; one sister, Mildred McFalls of Fletcher; June Jones of Fletcher (who was like a sister); three grandchildren, Philip Drake and his wife, Jenny, of Mills River, Pastor Nathaniel Drake and his wife, Holly, of Fletcher and Joshua Drake of Arden; five great-grandchildren, Amber, Ashley, Emily, Kylie and Ryan Drake as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Nathaniel Drake, Pastor Don Birchfield and Pastor Willard Pruitt officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday at the church. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.