(Washington, DC) Congresswoman Corrine Brown made the following statement:

“I was completely shocked to hear of the sudden passing of my former colleague, Tillie Fowler. My prayers and deepest regret go out to her and her immediate family, Buck, and her two girls, Tillie Ann and Elizabeth.

Tillie and I shared a lot in common. In fact, in 1992, we came up to Washington together as members of the same class of elected representatives. This class was so dynamic, and filled with so many new and soon to be influential women members, that it was referred to as “The Year of the Woman.”

One distinct adjective to describe Tillie is that she was a tremendous fighter. She struggled hard for what she believed in, and for the betterment of the people and the region she served. Above all, Tillie loved her country, and fought hard to protect the freedoms we enjoy– even the freedom to disagree. Tillie was a woman of great distinction, highly respected, and was always extremely active in her community. She served our country well, particularly in her strong support of the military, specializing in issues concerning women’s roles and rights within the military. She was also a woman with strong leadership qualities and one who believed in the value of volunteerism and community service.

My heart and prayers go out to Tillie’s dear family during this difficult time. They will remain in my thoughts and prayers.”