Patricia "Patti" Roden Fowler

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Mrs. Patrica Roden (Patti) Fowler, 70, wife of Mr. William T. (Bill) Fowler

Patti was born on September 17, 1954 in Albertville, Alabama to the late Charles and Betty Roden. She graduated from the University of Alabama in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree in child development. After teaching kindergarten for four years, Patti attended the South Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky and graduated in 1981 with a master’s degree in religious education and an emphasis in children’s ministry. She served as Children’s Director at Walnut Street Baptist Church in Louisville from 1981-1983, and then came to First Baptist of Augusta in 1983 to serve as the Minister of Preschool and Children. She transitioned to Minister of Weekday Education in 1992 and served in this role until her retirement, due to health, in 2018.

Patti loved working with preschool children and taught with Bill for many years as a 3-4 year old Sunday School teacher and also led the preschool choir. She also sang in the Sanctuary Choir for many years and was most “at home” in church and serving the members there.

Throughout their marriage, Patti and Bill had several dogs. Two of her most special canine companions were Cinnamon, a chow they adopted after their baby died; and Tippy, a Collie, and Patti’s constant companion during her last years while battling ovarian cancer. Patti enjoyed walking their dogs in the neighborhood and in her retirement years found great joy in being outside in God’s world, speaking to neighbors, and spending time with God in His creation.

Patti is survived by her husband: Bill Fowler; children: Will (Mary Catherine) Fowler, Ben (Jessica) Fowler, and the late Christopher Fowler; grandchildren: Anna Cate, Caroline, Thomas, William, and Henry. She is also survived by a sister, Delores Roden.

A celebration of Patti’s life will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Augusta with Dr. Rodger Murchison and Dr. Will Dyer officiating. Interment will follow in the church memorial gardens.The family will receive friends following the interment in the church Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CSRA Gyn Cancer Support Group, P.O. Box #3485, Augusta, GA 30914 or to Caring Bridge at www.caringbridge.org/give or to First Baptist Church, 3500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30909.

The family would like to thank Dr. Sharad Ghamande and the staffs of Augusta Oncology, the Georgia Cancer Center, and Southeast Hospice for their care and compassion.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.