Obituary
JoAnn Scott Fowler, 83, died Saturday January 20th, 2024. She was a resident of The Villages, Florida. She retired in 1998 from K & R Custom Software in Newport News, Virginia.
JoAnn was an avid swimmer and exercise enthusiast. She loved the beach and ocean. She was a graduate of Newport News High School. After her retirement to The Villages, she was one of the founders of VAST (Villages Aquatic Swim Team) and was still a member at the time of her death. She also participated as a swimmer in The Senior Olympics. She loved the city of Poquoson, Virginia where she resided with her husband Bobby Fowler for 21 years prior to her retirement to Florida.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Josephine S. Scott, and father, James T. Scott, of Hampton, VA. And one Brother, James T. Scott Jr. of Newport News, VA.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Bobby H. Fowler; two sons, Tod Fowler and his wife Kim of Lady Lake, FL and Scott Fowler of The Villages, FL; five grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
She will be cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held in Florida at a future date to be announced.
Tom & I are saddened by the loss of our dear friend JoAnn. She fought long & hard with you, Bobby, always by her side. JoAnn inspired many and will be dearly missed.
Marcia Smith
So saddened by your loss.
You have always had such a supportive husband to you wonderful wife.
Hugs and prayers during this difficult time.
Jerry and I are saddened by your loss. You have always been such a supportive husband. Hugs and prayers though you difficult times.
Merry and Jerry Evans
So sorry for your loss of JoAnn. It was so nice to see both of you at the Christmas Party enjoying the festivities! She was an inspiration to all of us on the swim team. My sincere condolences, Heather Farnell
Mary and I want to express our sincerest sympathies to you and your family. JoAnn was an inspiration to us and will be missed.
Nate and Mary Leech
So sorry to hear the passing of JoAnn. She was a wonderful woman and must have been extremely proud as a founding member of VAST to see this organization grow and become what it is today. She will be missed.
Todd Dickson
You and Joann were such a a beautiful couple always seeing the light and love in you both. What an honor to share experiences with you both. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
Connie and Ken Greb
Margaret and I were saddened to learn of Joann's passing. Surely God blessed your 64 years together as a dynamic duo. May God
bless you and your family as you mourn her loss and celebrate her life.