Mayetta (Bakewell) Fowler was born on December 8th, 1949 in Monarch, Arkansas to Nelda Jean Bakewell. She passed away at home on July, 8th 2026 surrounded by her wonderful grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK 74601.
Mayetta- also lovingly known as Mammy and Aunt Maye- Moved to Kaw City, Oklahoma with her Mom and siblings at the age of 5. She graduated from High School in 1968. Mayetta was one of 5 siblings, Lloyd, Jerry, Peggy, and Roger who all grew up to have families of their own. Mayetta loved having a large family! Mayetta married Chester Fowler on October 12th, 1973 at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Chester also had many siblings, so together their family grew. Together they made their home in North Central Oklahoma. Mayetta was a hard worker! She worked at Braden School in the cafeteria before moving on to Albertson’s where she eventually retired to chase grandchildren and help care for various relatives.
Mayetta is survived by her 3 children- Tracy (Karen), Randy (Jeanell), and Lisa (Scott). Her grandchildren- Kylie (Dylan), Karson (Connor), Holly (Austin), Peyton (Britt), Karter (Brandon), and Chandler. Her great-grandchildren- Max, Ryker, Blakely, Paige, Kynlee, Roman, Slater, Bayler, Creed, Karver, and Mercy, beloved dog-grandchildren, Piper and Lucky. Daughter-in-Law- Lisa, Best Friend- Susan, Sibling- Jerry (Terry), Siblings-in-Law- Jack (Dino), Susie (Gordon), and Gail (Janet), and bonus daughter, Whitnee. She has numerous nieces and nephews who she loved dearly!
Mayetta was preceded in death by her Mom, Nelda Bakewell, her husband, Chester Fowler, her wonderful in-laws, Ernest and Leona Fowler, her siblings, Peggy, Roger, and Lloyd, her best friend, Brenda, a niece, Billy Gail, and her Aunt Helen.
Mayetta loved her grandkids more than anything in this world. She loved taking them to the library, the pool, and to church- and she always bought them lunch afterward! She enjoyed going to their events, taking them shopping, and keeping them when they were home sick from school. Mayetta enjoyed working in the yard, taking care of animals, and reading in her healthier days. She was truly one of the kindest women you will ever meet!
Mayetta spent her final years living with her granddaughter, Karson. Karson was a wonderful caretaker to Mammy and Mammy loved having the great-grands running through the house. Mayetta thought her grandkids were the best- until they had kids. She loved hearing the giggles from Max, Kynlee, Karver, Blakely, Slater, and Bayler as they asked for snacks, played hide and seek, or watched something funny. She especially loved sneaking candy or other snacks to them. Mammy didn’t know the word “no.”
Mayetta will be missed by all who knew her! Visitation will be Monday from 9:00-12:00 at Trout Funeral Home in Ponca City.
Services will be held on Monday, July 13th at 2:00 P.M at the Carolyn Renfro Center. Burial will follow at Longwood Cemetery. Casket Bearers are- Peyton Fowler, Christian Marshall, Jay Bakewell, Patrick Costello, Jon Bakewell, and Lorenzo Miller.
The family of “Mammy” would like to thank Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, especially Sherry, Sharon, Robert, and Whitnee.
In lieu of flowers, please plant something beautiful in honor of Mayetta! Think of her smile each time you care for the plant.
Mayetta has requested that everyone wear bright colors and/or floral print to her service. She wants this to be a true celebration!