My Tribute to Stacie

I've had a few best friends in my life, and I am no longer close to any of them. Over the years, we drifted apart. But for once in my life, I made a friend that I felt I could hold on to. In a lot of ways, she made my life what it is today and I owe her my deepest gratitude for that. It's strange, because I didn't even know her for very long, but I felt like we had a connection. Hell, people have met, fallen in love, and gotten married in less time. I think I may have hurt her in some ways and I know that I never appreciated her like I should have. She was, and is, the one person that I turn to when things start to go terribly wrong. Have you ever met someone that you just couldn't help but like. Stacie was one of those people. She had her problems, but so does everyone. I have to say, I think this girl may have been my angel. If it wasn't for her, my life would probably still be a mess. She gave me a reason to be a better person, she gave me the love of my life (he was once hers), and she gave me a reason for living. I love you and I miss you. Save me a place in Heaven. ~Love, Reah
"I got your name tatted on my arm so we both go on 'til my dyin' day"

photo/STEVIE LOWERY Stacie Gebler was killed when the 1987 Pontiac she was driving left the roadway and struck a tree Monday. Marion County Rescue workers, from left, Don Whitehouse, Brian Benham, John Roution and Squad Commander Troy Hamilton cut the roof off the car.

Campbellsville woman dies in crash

Stacie L. Gebler, 23, of Calvary Road in Finley was traveling south on KY 208 in a 1987 Pontiac when she failed to negotiate a curve, left the paved portion of the road and struck a tree.

According to Kentucky State Police, Gebler, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene by Marion County Deputy Coroner Tommy Colvin.

Gebler's children, 8-year-old Cory J. Fowler and 4-year-old Hailey Gebler, both of Campbellsville, were taken to Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville. Hailey Gebler was wearing a seat belt, according to police, while Fowler was not.

Fowler was listed in critical condition Tuesday while Hailey Gebler was in fair condition.

Besides her children, Gebler is survived by her mother and stepfather, Regina and Marvin Overby of Knifley; her father, Johnny Fowler Sr. of Florida; one brother, Johnny Fowler Jr. of Columbia; and three sisters, Angelia Jones, Renita Gonzales and Regina Howell, all of Florida.

Funeral is at 11 o'clock this morning at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel with burial to following in Robinson Chapel Cemetery. Visitation began at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Obituary: Central Kentucky News Journal

Stacie Lea Gebler, 23, of Calvary Road in Finley, Ky., died on Monday, April 12, 2004, as a result of an automobile accident.

Gebler is survived by her parents, Johnny Fowler Sr. of Florida and Regina and Marvin Overby of Knifley, Ky.; one son, Cory Fowler, and one daughter, Hailey Gebler, both of Calvary; one brother, Johnny Fowler Jr. of Columbia, Ky.; and three sisters, Angelia Jones, Renita Gonzales and Regina Howell, all of Florida.

Funeral was on Thursday, April 15 at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel in

Campbellsville. Burial was in Robinson Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Darrell Ford officiated.

Pallbearers were John Walker, Shane Stapleton, Troy Key, James Walker, Maurice "Bubba" Stapleton, Adam Milby and Dwight Overstreet.