Barbara J. Fowler

Barbara Brillhart Fowler was born in Memphis, Tennessee on November 12, 1943. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on August 26, 2024.

Barbara moved to the Ocala area from Hialeah, Florida in 1973. She built a life that was filled with love, family, and friends.

Barbara was a woman of many passions. She enjoyed playing cards, dice, and board games, always bringing a spirit of fun and competition to every gathering. Her creative side flourished in her love for crocheting and knitting, and she found great joy in reading. Above all, Barbara loved to travel, especially when it meant visiting family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Fowler. Barbara is survived by her son, Kenneth Fowler (Debbie) of Ocala, Florida, and her daughter, Karen Elfers (James) of Summerfield, Florida. She also leaves behind her mother, Rose Aileen Webber; her brother, Jim Brillhart (Cindy) of Hawthorne, Florida; and her sister, Rosemary Van Tassel (Dan Phillips) of Hilliard, Florida. Barbara was a proud grandmother to Crystal McCullough (Kenny), Scott Ward (Jamie), Leah Reichmuth (Nick), and Jenna Elfers, as well as a devoted great-grandmother to Connor, Cooper, Logan, Mikaela, and Lily.

A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at her home, located at 5640 SE 8th St, Ocala, Florida 34480.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Hospice of Marion County, whose care and compassion made a significant difference in Barbara's final days.