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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Connie M.
Cowardin
October 16, 2017
Obituary
NEWPORT NEWS - Connie M. Cowardin, passed away at home on Monday, October 16, 2017. Born and raised in Rochelle, Illinois, she graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1962. She was the first female ticket agent for Frontier Airlines in Albuquerque, NM. She married Samuel Edward Porter in 1966. They had two children. She married William C. Cowardin Jr. in Newport News June 22, 1975.
Survived by her husband, William C. Cowardin Jr.; daughter, Kerstin Devlin (Mark); son, Derek Porter; grandsons, Shane Timothy Devlin and Liam Marcus Devlin; mother, Evelyn Felt; sisters, Joanne Whitt, Bonnie Stines, Jean Krahenbuhl and brother Greg Felt.
Connie was a lifetime educator which began with the teaching kindergarten in the early 70's. She earned her BA from CNU then Masters in education from William & Mary. After teaching middle school in the Newport News School System, she served as assistant principal at Magruder in 1986. In 1987, she became the first lay woman principal of Peninsula Catholic High School (PC). Five years later, she led the campaign resulting in the new Harpersville Road facility where student enrollment doubled.
After retiring from PC to grandmother her first grandson, she un-retired to serve two years as head of Trinity Lutheran School. She retired again when her second grandson arrived. Un-retiring yet again, she taught fourth grade at Saint Andrews Episcopal School, then was appointed Academic Dean. For the last several years, she was an educational advisor and board member for the founders of the Peninsula School for Autism.
Connie was a woman of great warmth and strong will, beloved by her family, friends and students. She leaves a significant void. Burial will be private. Those wishing to commemorate her should contribute to the Peninsula School for Autism, PO Box 120436, Newport News, VA 23612. Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton, 757-825-8070.
Survived by her husband, William C. Cowardin Jr.; daughter, Kerstin Devlin (Mark); son, Derek Porter; grandsons, Shane Timothy Devlin and Liam Marcus Devlin; mother, Evelyn Felt; sisters, Joanne Whitt, Bonnie Stines, Jean Krahenbuhl and brother Greg Felt.
Connie was a lifetime educator which began with the teaching kindergarten in the early 70's. She earned her BA from CNU then Masters in education from William & Mary. After teaching middle school in the Newport News School System, she served as assistant principal at Magruder in 1986. In 1987, she became the first lay woman principal of Peninsula Catholic High School (PC). Five years later, she led the campaign resulting in the new Harpersville Road facility where student enrollment doubled.
After retiring from PC to grandmother her first grandson, she un-retired to serve two years as head of Trinity Lutheran School. She retired again when her second grandson arrived. Un-retiring yet again, she taught fourth grade at Saint Andrews Episcopal School, then was appointed Academic Dean. For the last several years, she was an educational advisor and board member for the founders of the Peninsula School for Autism.
Connie was a woman of great warmth and strong will, beloved by her family, friends and students. She leaves a significant void. Burial will be private. Those wishing to commemorate her should contribute to the Peninsula School for Autism, PO Box 120436, Newport News, VA 23612. Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton, 757-825-8070.
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