Celebrating the life of
Connie Houston
May 15, 1939 - March 31, 2008
Connie Houston
SAVANNAH - Connie Houston, 68, of Savannah, Georgia, died on March 31, 2008. Born May 15, 1939, in Lewisburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Charles Aiken Houston Sr. and Josephine Woodward Houston. Ms. Houston is survived by her son Lisle Houston Engle and his wife Eliza Marie of Los Angeles and her daughter Laurin Engle Gaylord and her husband Jay, grandson Grant Houston, grandaughter Emmaline Paige, all of Atlanta. Ms. Houston is also survived by her brother Dr. Charles Aiken Houston Jr. of Roanoke, Virginia, sister-in-law Linda Knowles Houston, Roanoke, and nieces Heather Bligh Houston and Laura Ashley Houston Hardaway and husband Ben, all of Atlanta.
Ms. Houston was retired from Savannah Country Day School where she taught for 35 years and touched the lives of thousands. The school's spirit award has been named The Connie Houston Spirit Award.
A graduate of The University of Richmond and a recipient of a Master's Degree from Armstrong Atlantic University, Ms. Houston was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, the Georgia Historical Society, and the Savannah Historic Society. She has also served on the Board of Directors for Habitat For Humanity of Savannah.
Ms. Houston was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Savannah where her memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Friday, April 4. Services will be conducted by Dr. Stephen Williams and a reception at the church with the family will follow. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Savannah Country Day School, 824 Stillwood Drive, Savannah, GA 31419, or to First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Avenue, Savannah, GA 31405.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Karen Lubeck Smith Class of '95
- Karen Smith, , GA
My sympathies to your family. Connie was my son's 4th grade teacher - his first year in the United States after moving from France, 10 years ago. Connie welcomed Max and made him feel loved during a very difficult year when he had to learn English in a hurry - and most of the kids were mean to the 'French kid'. We loved Connie and her helpfulness with Max.
- Susan Moore, Savannah, GA
Connie was an inspiration to all of her friends and comrades in Delta Kappa Gamma Society - Nu Chapter. She gave us her friendship, her smiles and her wonderful inspirations at our meetings. She will be missed by all of us in Delta Kappa Gamma - and especially by those of us that she befriended over the years. God bless her family. She was one of a kind - and I will miss her sunshine at our meetings! Kathy Looper
- Katherine Looper, Tybee Island, GA
You mom will be greatly missed. I will never forget my 4th grade English class. I feel so honored to have had her as a teacher. She was a wonderful lady. My heart goes out to the family. Love, Holly Irick Class of 1992
- Holly Irick, Savannah, GA
We love you.
- Joe T and Emily, , GA
What a wonderful friend I had from the first grade all the way through the twelfth. She will never be forgotten. Phil Petty
- Phil Petty, Nashville, TN
Your mom will be greatly missed! I am so glad that I got to see you and her last week. May God's peace be with all of you as you mourn. I look forward to seeing her great smile when I meet her in heaven one day. I do wish that I could be there to support you at the funeral, but know that I am praying for you all day. Please give your address to Mom and Dad. They will pass it on to me. We love you all, Ruthie and family
- Ruthie Mitchell Bagnal, Morgantown, PA
Charles and Family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. It was good to see Connie at the wedding last fall. May the Lord comfort you all during this time of grief. Keeping you in our prayers. Sincerely Sara and Garry Butler
- Garry and Sara Butler, Germantown, TN
Connie was an inspiration as an educator-not only to her students but also to her colleagues. She taught us to be better reading and writing instructors and to bring literature to life for our students. Connie also taught us how to face death with gallantry and peaceful dignity. Thank you Connie. May God bless you and keep you.
- Winsome Polakov, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathies to the family.
- Matthew Kramer, Atlanta, GA
Our hearts go out to you in this sad time. Connie was a dear friend and associate to my parents, Jane and Tom Triol, at Country Day and we know that the entire community is mourning this loss. She was so kind and loving to all who knew her. Blessings and peace, Helen Triol Drozd
- Helen Triol Drozd, Morganton, NC
Our heart goes out to Connie's family, and to her many friends and colleagues in the Savannah Country Day School community. With love, Andy and Debbe Triol Perry
- Debbe Perry, Morganton, NC
A brave and courageous fighter, dearly loved by so many whose lives she touched, both personally and professionally - an inspiration to us all, full of dignity and love - Connie will be sorely missed, but will live on in the minds of her friends and students forever.
- Ginger and Jerry Caplan, Savannah, GA
Connie was my first teacher, and as such always seemed to follow my education all the way through college. She was tough in the classroom, but gracious all the same. My family is grateful that she was so involved with our lives. Good bye Connie, we love you!
- John Jennings SCDS '83, Fernandina Beach, FL
Connie was a wonderful teacher to my children in lower shcool. Later, we shared many hours of fun cheering on the Hornets. I especially remember the bus trips to the away games; she wins the award for the most loyal Hornets fan! She put up a good fight of her own. She will be missed my many.
- Dotsie Dewberry, , GA
I'm Dorothy's daughter from Statesboro. I know how much your mom and mine loved and respected each other as educators and friends. How fitting that they join each other on the same day for life eternal never to suffer sickness and sadness again. I know they were both recieved with the words:'Well done, my good and faithful servants.' Warmest thoughts, Anne Clifton
- Anne Clifton, Statesboro, GA
We just buried my mother yesterday.I wanted you to know how much Connie meant to us, both as a teacher for our children and as a dear friend. She was a fierce fighter of her illness, and carried on her life with purpose and dignity. She was also a lot of fun. Heln and Murray Marshall
- Helen and Murray Marshall, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Karen Lubeck Smith Class of '95
- Karen Smith, , GA
My sympathies to your family. Connie was my son's 4th grade teacher - his first year in the United States after moving from France, 10 years ago. Connie welcomed Max and made him feel loved during a very difficult year when he had to learn English in a hurry - and most of the kids were mean to the 'French kid'. We loved Connie and her helpfulness with Max.
- Susan Moore, Savannah, GA
Connie was an inspiration to all of her friends and comrades in Delta Kappa Gamma Society - Nu Chapter. She gave us her friendship, her smiles and her wonderful inspirations at our meetings. She will be missed by all of us in Delta Kappa Gamma - and especially by those of us that she befriended over the years. God bless her family. She was one of a kind - and I will miss her sunshine at our meetings! Kathy Looper
- Katherine Looper, Tybee Island, GA
You mom will be greatly missed. I will never forget my 4th grade English class. I feel so honored to have had her as a teacher. She was a wonderful lady. My heart goes out to the family. Love, Holly Irick Class of 1992
- Holly Irick, Savannah, GA
We love you.
- Joe T and Emily, , GA
What a wonderful friend I had from the first grade all the way through the twelfth. She will never be forgotten. Phil Petty
- Phil Petty, Nashville, TN
Your mom will be greatly missed! I am so glad that I got to see you and her last week. May God's peace be with all of you as you mourn. I look forward to seeing her great smile when I meet her in heaven one day. I do wish that I could be there to support you at the funeral, but know that I am praying for you all day. Please give your address to Mom and Dad. They will pass it on to me. We love you all, Ruthie and family
- Ruthie Mitchell Bagnal, Morgantown, PA
Charles and Family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. It was good to see Connie at the wedding last fall. May the Lord comfort you all during this time of grief. Keeping you in our prayers. Sincerely Sara and Garry Butler
- Garry and Sara Butler, Germantown, TN
Connie was an inspiration as an educator-not only to her students but also to her colleagues. She taught us to be better reading and writing instructors and to bring literature to life for our students. Connie also taught us how to face death with gallantry and peaceful dignity. Thank you Connie. May God bless you and keep you.
- Winsome Polakov, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathies to the family.
- Matthew Kramer, Atlanta, GA
Our hearts go out to you in this sad time. Connie was a dear friend and associate to my parents, Jane and Tom Triol, at Country Day and we know that the entire community is mourning this loss. She was so kind and loving to all who knew her. Blessings and peace, Helen Triol Drozd
- Helen Triol Drozd, Morganton, NC
Our heart goes out to Connie's family, and to her many friends and colleagues in the Savannah Country Day School community. With love, Andy and Debbe Triol Perry
- Debbe Perry, Morganton, NC
A brave and courageous fighter, dearly loved by so many whose lives she touched, both personally and professionally - an inspiration to us all, full of dignity and love - Connie will be sorely missed, but will live on in the minds of her friends and students forever.
- Ginger and Jerry Caplan, Savannah, GA
Connie was my first teacher, and as such always seemed to follow my education all the way through college. She was tough in the classroom, but gracious all the same. My family is grateful that she was so involved with our lives. Good bye Connie, we love you!
- John Jennings SCDS '83, Fernandina Beach, FL
Connie was a wonderful teacher to my children in lower shcool. Later, we shared many hours of fun cheering on the Hornets. I especially remember the bus trips to the away games; she wins the award for the most loyal Hornets fan! She put up a good fight of her own. She will be missed my many.
- Dotsie Dewberry, , GA
I'm Dorothy's daughter from Statesboro. I know how much your mom and mine loved and respected each other as educators and friends. How fitting that they join each other on the same day for life eternal never to suffer sickness and sadness again. I know they were both recieved with the words:'Well done, my good and faithful servants.' Warmest thoughts, Anne Clifton
- Anne Clifton, Statesboro, GA
We just buried my mother yesterday.I wanted you to know how much Connie meant to us, both as a teacher for our children and as a dear friend. She was a fierce fighter of her illness, and carried on her life with purpose and dignity. She was also a lot of fun. Heln and Murray Marshall
- Helen and Murray Marshall, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
