Laura Mildred Horton Fowler - 1919-2009
Laura Mildred Horton Fowler, 89, of Newburgh, Ind., formerly of Ashland, Ky., died May 20, 2009, in Newburgh.
She was born May 22, 1919, in Elliott County, Ky., a daughter of the late William C. and Beadie Susan Mobley Horton.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, William T. Horton, and his wife, Ruth Ross Horton.
She was a bookkeeper for 35 years for Emory Gillum Wholesale Meats, was a member of First Baptist Church of Ashland and a graduate of Ashland High School.
Surviving are a daughter, Billie Sue Custer and husband Stephen W. of Newburgh; grandchild Stephen Warren Custer II and his wife Kristal of Hopkinsville, Ky.; and great-grandchildren Stephen Christopher Custer and Cassie Jo Custer.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Stephen Custer. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Friends may call after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 1701 Winchester Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
