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Fowler, Lillie "Ruth" (Cleveland)

  • Saturday, December 12, 2020
Lillie “Ruth” Fowler, 82, of Cleveland, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 9, 2020. She was surrounded by loved ones at her home. She was affectionately known as a dear friend and “Nana GoGo” to many people. She will be remembered for her truthful opinion, contagious laugh and feisty, loving spirit. She devoted over 40 years of her life as a beautician in Dalton.

Ruth is survived by her children, Missy Bandy (Tommy), of Cleveland, Kathey Bryant, of Greeneville, Tn., Danny Fowler of Decatur and Tracy Sweat, of Brownsville; and daughter-at-heart, Nancy Cloonan, of Chesterland, Oh. She is also survived by her four sisters, Lena Parton, Frankie Parton, Janey Parton and Freda Wanat; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Annie Parton; sister, Shirley Parton; brother, Andy D. Parton; and sons, Jimmy “Lynn” Fowler and Dennis Weaver.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at The Journey Church of Cleveland on Sunday, Dec. 13. Family will receive friends for visitation at 1:30 p.m.; service will follow at 3 p.m. Burial held at Moore’s Chapel. Pall bearers will be Cody Fowler, Adam Houston, Casey Wanat, Devan Burris, Chet Walters and Bill Mantooth. The family has respectfully asked attendees to wear a mask and adhere to social distancing.

Share a memory of Ruth and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. 

Companion Funeral Home is honored to assist her family with these arrangements.
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