Bernice Fowler

Bernice C. Fowler, 94, of Asheville, died Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Laurels of Summit Ridge. Mrs. Fowler was born in Trenton, NJ, and was a daughter of the late Edward and Catharine Conway. Bernice was a pioneer in her day and graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration in 1940. She worked as an executive secretary for over 65 years! Bernice moved to Asheville in 1952 and worked for Morgan Manufacturing in Black Mountain as Executive Secretary for about 45 years and David Morgan Limited another 6 years until she retired. She came out of retirement after one year and worked for Asset Protection Network in Asheville for another 6 years! Bernice was a member of St. Eugene's Catholic Church and an Associate of the Sisters of Mercy. She was a member of Court Asheville 412 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas for over 50 years, having served many offices and committees, including regent. Bernice was a member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals for over 40 years, having served many offices and committees, including president. Bernice is survived by numerous dear friends, especially Mary Ann Schiller, who was like a daughter to her. A Funeral Mass will be con-celebrated by Rev. Fr. Patrick Cahill, The Rev. Dr. C. Morris Boyd, D.Min, and the Rev. Mr. Mike Zboyovski at 10:00 a.m. Thursday in the Day Chapel of St. Eugene's Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium. A Rosary will be led by Court Asheville 412 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue, followed by a visitation from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Catherine's House (a ministry of the Sisters of Mercy), P.O. Box 1633, Belmont, NC 28012-2633.