Celebrating the life of
Denise Cowger Chisner
October 25, 1961 - November 13, 2015
Denise Cowger Chisner, 54, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Akron, Ohio, daughter of Alfred and Christina Gadanac Cowger. After graduation from high school in Akron, she attended Miami University in Ohio and graduated with a bachelor’s of science degree from Kent State University. Denise later moved to Atlanta where she was a teacher in the Gwinnett County School District. She moved to Savannah in 1991 where she concentrated on rearing her family. She later served as a para-professional and substitute teacher in private schools in Savannah. Denise was an avid tennis player and volunteered with the American Heart Association, the Humane Society for Greater Savannah and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Cowger.
Surviving are three children, David, Daniel and Lauren Chisner of Savannah; mother, Christina Cowger of Akron, OH; brothers, Alfred Cowger, Jr. of Cleveland, OH; Dean Cowger of Hartford, CT; Chris Cowger of Ohio; sisters, Renee Manse of Canton, OH; Jennifer Cowger of Indianapolis, IN; and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be private.
Remembrances: The Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406 or the American Cancer Society, 4849 Paulsen St., #102, Savannah, GA 31405 or www.cancer.org.
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Chisner's passing. She was my first grade teacher at Norcross Elementary a long time ago. My condolences to all of you.
- Amanda Parsons, Douglasville, GA
Denise and I were friends and roommates when we were teaching in the metro Atlanta area before either of us married. She had so much energy and was a dedicated teacher. She was a good friend. She will be missed. My condolences to the Cowger and Chisner children.
- Ginny White Schafer, Alpharetta , GA
My condolences to the Chisner family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces.
- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.
I am shocked and sad to hear about Denise. Many times I played tennis with her and it was always fun and she tried very hard to be the best she could be. What a great sense of humor she had. Always a smile and a good word about everyone. I am very saddened and will miss her. My condolences and prayers to her family.
- Connor Murphy, Pooler, Ga
I am saddened by the loss of Denise. She was a kind and friendly person.
- Amy, Savannah , GA
I am very sorry for your loss. Denise played tennis as a sub in a couple tennis groups that I play in. It was always fun to have her play, because she had a great sense of humor and tried very hard. I will miss her on the courts and at the fitness center.
- Geof Silbert, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Chisner's passing. She was my first grade teacher at Norcross Elementary a long time ago. My condolences to all of you.
- Amanda Parsons, Douglasville, GA
Denise and I were friends and roommates when we were teaching in the metro Atlanta area before either of us married. She had so much energy and was a dedicated teacher. She was a good friend. She will be missed. My condolences to the Cowger and Chisner children.
- Ginny White Schafer, Alpharetta , GA
My condolences to the Chisner family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces.
- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.
I am shocked and sad to hear about Denise. Many times I played tennis with her and it was always fun and she tried very hard to be the best she could be. What a great sense of humor she had. Always a smile and a good word about everyone. I am very saddened and will miss her. My condolences and prayers to her family.
- Connor Murphy, Pooler, Ga
I am saddened by the loss of Denise. She was a kind and friendly person.
- Amy, Savannah , GA
I am very sorry for your loss. Denise played tennis as a sub in a couple tennis groups that I play in. It was always fun to have her play, because she had a great sense of humor and tried very hard. I will miss her on the courts and at the fitness center.
- Geof Silbert, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
