Mrs. Evelyn Skelton Fowler Clardy, affectionately known to many as Grandmother, 90, of Harper Drive, Hartwell, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at her home.

Born on November 2, 1929 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Archie Skelton and Annie Bowen Skelton.Mrs. Clardy worked for 20 years with Monroe Auto Equipment as office personnel and 24 years with Lavonia Paint & Decorating.She was a member of the Flat Shoals Baptist Church where she served as a teacher for the Inspiration Sunday School Class, active in the WMU, a faithful prayer warrior, active in vacation Bible school and hostess committee.

Survivors include one son: Pastor Rickey David "RD" Fowler (Deborah) of Lincoln NE; one daughter: Teresa Merz (Don) of Ft. Myers FL; son-in-law: Bobby Adams (Peggy); four grandchildren: April Adams, Michael Adams (Amy), Catherine Fowler & fiancé Chris Conrads, Mark Horner; and two great grandchildren: Dylan Adams and Fowler Adams.Mrs. Fowler was preceded in death by her first husband: David Fowler; second husband: William Clardy; one daughter: Nancy Fowler Adams; four brothers: Brownie Skelton, David Skelton, Otis Skelton, Sam Skelton; and four sisters: Irene Simpson, Lizzie Mae Chastain, Lillian Sadler and Agnes Chastain.

A memorial service celebrating Evelyn's life will be held Monday, July 20, 2020 at 2:00 in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Cory Pulliam and Pastor Rickey Fowler officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Everyone will be asked to practice Social Distancing.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Flat Shoals Baptist Church, 2999 Bowersville Hwy, Bowersville, GA 30516. The family is at the home.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.