"If children have the ability to ignore all odds and percentages, then maybe we can all learn from them. When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: give up, or Fight Like Hell.”Anthony TowlerObituary
LaVerne Marie Towler was bornon June 29, 1945 to the parent age of Charlie Lee Towler and Mary E. Whitehead Towler in Danville, Virginia. They move in 1966 and she made Oxford her home until she excepted eternal rest on Sunday, January 23, 2011.
Marie joined and became a dedicated member of Union Baptist Church in Henderson, North Carolina in 2004. She was a trustee and was active in many auxiliaries until her health began to decline. She was employed at JFD and Lenox China for many years.
"Ree" as she was affectionately know by family member and close friends loved fishing, gardening and shopping. Family was very important to Marie and her home was site of many gatherings. She will be greatly missed for her cooking talents and direct advice the she share with many.
She leaves cherished memories with three sisters: Gloria Jean Hopkins, Alexandria, VA, Mamie P. Cooper (Herman) and Carrie Ann Towler all of Oxford, NC; eight brothers, Thomas Wilson (Doris), Temple Hill, MD, Robert L Towler, Clarksville VA, Joe H Towler (Pauline), East Orange, NJ, Jesse Towler (Frances) and O.D. Towler all of Henderson, Bonny Towler (Nora) and John V. Towler (Shirlynn) all of Oxford, NC, Booker T. Towler (Bettie), Bullock, NC; a close and devoted friend of many yeas, Ida Blackwell; nine nephews; fourteen nieces; four aunts; one uncle; a host of loving cousins and friends.
My strengths were greater than my breaks
From the valley deep to the mountain high
I followed my blueprint, my plan
No need to question why
You were a part of me as I am of you
So smile, when you look toward the sky
From generation to generations of the memories gone by.
