Mary Dewline

Fowler

Mary Dewline Fowler, born March 18, 1920, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2026, at the age of 106. Born in Linden, Texas, to Dewey and Unis Fowler, Mary later made Mineola, Texas, her home in 1979, where she remained until her passing.

Mary married the love of her life, J.W. Fowler, on September 17, 1938. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised a family that meant everything to her. Above all else, Mary loved her family. She cherished each member and found her greatest joy in caring for those she loved. A natural caretaker, Mary's nurturing spirit never faded, and even at 100 years old, she was still looking after others. She was a true family woman whose heart always had room for one more person to care for.

Mary enjoyed cooking, floral work, and stained-glass painting. She was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan and especially loved Thanksgiving, a holiday that brought together so much of what she treasured most: family, food, and time spent with those she loved.

Mary also believed strongly in paying it forward. She was known for her generosity, especially through the simple but meaningful gesture of paying for the person behind her in the McDonald's drive-through. It was just one of the many ways she showed kindness and reminded others that even the smallest acts of generosity can make a difference.

Mary leaves behind a legacy of love, family, generosity, and a lifetime of caring for others. Her presence will be deeply missed, but the memories she created and the love she shared will continue through the generations of family she cherished so dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Unis Fowler; her sons, Steven J. Fowler and Daniel C. Fowler; and her sisters, Louis Jaggers and Jo Lanier.

Those left to cherish her memory include her many extended family members, cherished and beloved in-laws, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, all of whom held a special place in her heart.

Mary's life was a beautiful testament to the importance of family, a servant's heart, and kindness toward others. She will be remembered not only for the years she lived, but for the love she gave and the countless lives she touched along the way.