Connie Chowning

Connie Chowning, age 77, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland. 

Connie was born May 14, 1947, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Thomas and Marjorie (Sanders) Green. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Portland, Portland Moose Lodge Auxiliary and Portland American Legion Auxiliary. 

She married Jack Chowning on July 4, 1965. 

Survivors include:

Her husband of 59 years — Jack Chowning, Portland, Indiana 

Her children — Bill Chowning (wife: Christie), Portland, Indiana, Brad Chowning (wife: Tonya), Portland, Indiana, and Chad Chowning (wife: Brandy), Portland, Indiana

Sister — Linda Hudson (husband: Rick), Montpelier, Indiana 

Grandchildren — KaLa Grady, Lacy Chowning, Lita Chowning, Dakota Chowning, Danica Chowning and Dustin Bricker

Nine great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Marjorie Green; and a brother Tom Green.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 5 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. 

Memorials may be directed to Portland American Legion Post #211. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.