Lorene Shelley Fowler: Galivants Ferry

1928 – 2023

     Lorene Shelley Fowler passed away on Friday, Aug. 4, at her home in Galivants Ferry. She was 95.

     Born March 14, 1928, in Loris, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Dudley Shelley, and the late Lula Gertrude Fowler Shelley.

     Mrs. Fowler was a longtime active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and dearly loved babysitting and caring for many children throughout her life.

     Survivors include her three sons, Randy Lawrence Shelley (Kay), Douglas Quinn Fowler (Becky), and Kenny Fowler; two sisters-in-law, Edith Jernigan and Mary Jernigan; and a host of children she considered her adopted grandchildren.

     In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fowler was predeceased by her husband, Ned Fowler; three brothers, Franklin Shelley, Lewis Austin Shelley, and Levi “L.D.” Shelley; half-brother Daniel Charlie “D.C.” Jernigan; two stepbrothers, Robert Jernigan and Thomas Jernigan; two sisters, Ruby Shelley and Minnie Hardee, and stepsister Vera Woodberry.

     Funeral services were planned for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Pastor David Watts and Rev. Bill Thompson officiating.

     Family planned to receive friends during the hour preceding services in the church.

     Those who wish may make memorials to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2610 Mount Zion Church Road, Loris, SC 29569.

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