Bertha Mae Fowlkes

Bertha Mae Fowlkes

LAKEVILLE — Mrs. Bertha Mae Fowlkes, age 98, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Montgomery, Ala.

Born on March 9, 1923, Mrs. Fowlkes lived the majority of her life in Lakeville.

She was predeceased by her father, Arthur Day of Mount Meigs, Ala.; her husband, William Albert Fowlkes of Lakeville; her mother, Mattie Day of Mount Meigs; her son, Samuel Lee Jones Day; and her great-grandson, Montez James.

Mrs. Fowlkes leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Mamie Day Green; her granddaughter, Beverly James and her husband, Benjamin, her grandsons, Mark Anthony Green and Torrey William Green Sr. all of Montgomery; a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She also leaves behind devoted friends Margaret Cooley and Susan Cooley and so many friends who loved her dearly.

Mrs. Fowlkes’ remains were reunited beside her husband on Dec. 8 at Salisbury Cemetery.

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