SCLC Women leader passes away at 88
Civil rights champion, Dr. Evelyn Lowery the wife of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Joseph Lowery has passed away. After suffering a stroke last week, Mrs. Lowery died in a Georgia hospital surrounded by family on September 25. She was 88. Both public servants, the Lowerys were married to each other and the cause of social justice for nearly 70 years. Statement for Rev. Joseph Lowery Regarding the Passing of his wife, Dr. Evelyn Lowery My beloved Evelyn was a special woman, whose life was committed to service, especially around the issues of empowering women,” Joseph E. Lowery said in a statement Wednesday. “She was a wonderful mother and wife and I thank God that she didn’t suffer any pain and that I was blessed having her as my partner, my confidant and my best friend for close to 70 years. I will miss her each and every day, but as a man of faith, I know that she is with her God. Additional statements regarding the passing of ...