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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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