With a heart full of kindness, a gentle spirit that welcomed everyone, and a joy for life’s simplest blessings, Fan Delene Mowles left an enduring mark on all who knew her. She had a rare gift for making people feel loved, valued, and at home in her presence. Whether tending her garden, creating beautiful works of art, serving her church, or gathering family and friends around her table, Fannie filled every corner of her life with grace, warmth, and generosity.
Fan Delene Mowles was born on February 6, 1942, in Sherman, Texas, and passed away peacefully on November 9, 2026, at the age of 84, with the same grace and dignity with which she lived her life.
Born in Sherman, Texas, “Fannie” was the daughter of Ira Thomas Flowers and Ellen Louise Freeman Flowers, and the beloved sister of Tom and Ed Flowers.
Fannie married the love of her life, Jimmy Dee Mowles, on June 13, 1959. Together they began their married life in Lubbock before settling in Midland, where they raised their five sons. Their home was filled with the lively energy one would expect from a household of five boys, and Fannie treasured every moment. She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood with patience, laughter, and unwavering devotion.
Fannie worked for many years at Upstairs and Downstairs and Flowerland, where she formed cherished friendships that lasted a lifetime. A woman of deep faith, she was a devoted member of her church communities at St. Nicholas and Christ Church, where she found both purpose and fellowship.
Fannie is survived by her son, Mike Mowles, his wife Becky, and their daughters Christie (Shawn) and Meagan (Terence); daughter-in-law Tammy Vick Mowles and grandchildren Tyler, Aslan, Channing (Craig), and Brady; son Scot Mowles, his wife Kelly, and their children Andrew (Jordan) and Taylor (Chris); son Patrick Mowles, his wife Mini, and their children Jimmy Joe, Curtis, and Micah; many precious great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and her dear friend Bob Hilton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Louise Flowers; her brother, Tommy Flowers; her beloved husband, Jimmy Mowles; and her sons, Joe and Shawn Mowles.
Fannie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose joy touched countless lives. She began each day with prayer, followed by walks shared with treasured friends, and approached every moment with gratitude and enthusiasm. She had a remarkable ability to find beauty in ordinary days and make them extraordinary for those around her.
An avid gardener, Fannie loved being outdoors with her hands in the soil, nurturing beauty wherever she was. She was also an accomplished artist whose paintings reflected her creativity and appreciation for the world around her. Her love of nature’s beauty was matched only by her love for people.
Family and friends were the center of Fannie’s life. She delighted in bringing loved ones together, sharing delicious meals, warm hugs, encouraging words, and joyful affection. Her compliments were heartfelt, her smile genuine, and her kindness constant. She possessed a special gift for making every person feel important, welcomed, and loved.
Fannie’s legacy is one of faith, love, generosity, and joy. While she will be deeply missed, those who knew her will carry forward the warmth, compassion, and grace she shared so freely throughout her life.
A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Anglican, located at 5501 North Midkiff Road in Midland, Texas, on December 19 at 11 a.m..
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ Church Anglican in Midland, Texas in Fannie’s memory.
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