"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate."

Proverbs 31:28-31(NIV)

LOWERY

Deborah J. Lowery, 73, went home with the Lord on August 26, 2023, at her daughter's residence.

Born March 7, 1950, in London, she was a daughter of John William and Rose Christina (Harris) Howard.

A faithful member of the First Baptist Church of London, Deborah was an avid movie fanatic, loved going to church, enjoyed music and cooking with family. She had worked at the former Purex Corporation in London.

Deborah leaves to cherish fond memories with her son Andre Wade, daughter Erika Evans (Teekeh Cooper); brother John Howard, sister Christina Butts; nieces and nephews Alicia Howard, Rochelle "Shelly" Howard, Clark Howard, Christina Scales, BJ Howard, and Frank Howard with numerous grandnieces and grandnephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother Rose Howard-Jackson; brothers Ronnie, Terry, Chuck, Dickie and David Howard.

A celebration of Deborah's incredible life will be held at 2pm Saturday, September 9, 2023, in the First Baptist Church of London, 250 Toland Street, London with Pastor Damien Snead officiating. Friends may call at the church from 1pm until the time of services.

Memorials in Deborah's name may be sent to the Madison County Food Pantry, 125 South Oak Street, London, Ohio 43140.

The family is being served by the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 N. Main Street, London, where online condolences for the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.