Mrs. Helen Fowler Leatherman: Obituary

Helen Fowler Leatherman, age 73, of Jasper, Georgia has entered into rest peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on July 6th.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Lake Forest Memorial Park in Jasper, Georgia.  Visitation will be held Friday, July 8, 2016 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Roper Funeral Home in Jasper, Georgia.

Helen was a loving and dedicated wife and mother.  She is predeceased by her husband, John Edward Leatherman and her parents, James Clayburn and Carolyn Fowler.

She is survived by her brother, Cleve Fowler and his wife, Nancy Fowler; niece and nephew, Kelly and Matthew.  Also her daughters and their families:  Lisa Leatherman Cowart, partner, Brian Cason, grandchildren, Katie and Caleb Cowart; and Lorrie Leatherman Mobley, husband, Thomas Mobley and grandchildren, Owen and Trenton Gambrell and Sawyer and Aiden Mobley.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to support the Chastain Family Research Project at the Emory Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center c/o Katie Dozier, 1440 Clifton Road, Suite 170, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home & Crematory in Jasper, Georgia.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.roperfuneralhome.com.