Edith Patricia Fowell Pratt

EDITH PATRICIA FOWELL PRATT Edith Patricia (Pat) Fowell Pratt, age 93, passed away peacefully in Hospice care on June 24, 2014 in Charlotte, NC. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 52 years, Judson Pratt. Pat was born on May 13, 1921 in Stamford, CT to the late Edith Watford Fowell and John Corbet Fowell. She was the youngest of four children and was raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with three older brothers, John, Donald and Blake who all predeceased her. The family ultimately moved to the US where Pat graduated from the University of Vermont at Burlington and was an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta womens' fraternity. She continued to serve her fraternity in several capacities at the local and national level, retiring in 1982 as President of the Kappa Alpha Theta Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees. Pat spent much of her adult life in the Hartford, CT area but she and her husband enjoyed many years of retirement in Hendersonville, NC where she was active in charitable endeavors such as Meals On Wheels and Hospice. They also traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe. Pat moved to Charlotte, NC in 2002 and continued her volunteer activities as well as discovering an interest in and talent for watercolor painting. She was an avid reader and bird watcher and had great appreciation for jazz and classical music. Pat is survived by two daughters, Judith (Tom Heinly) of Charleston, SC and Cynthia, of Charlotte, NC, as well as nephews John Fowell (Jennifer) and Jake Fowell (Lee O'Connor) of Ontario, Canada and a niece, Patty Haddock (Chip) of Flower Mound, Texas. She also leaves dear friends and caregivers Shunda Lockhart, Genice Hines and Birdie Godlock. The family would like to express its gratitude to Hospice of Charlotte and also to the staff of the Hickory Hill neighborhood at White Oak Manor of Waxhaw for their exceptional kindness, care and support. Private family services will take place in Plantsville, CT. Memorials in Pat's name may be made to the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation, 1870 Founders Dr., Indianapolis, IN 36268 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home is serving the Pratt family.

Edith Patricia Fowell Pratt

May 13, 1921 - June 24, 2014