Connie Covington Ackerman

Connie Covington Ackerman, 63, went to be with her LORD on Thursday, November 17, 2016. She passed peacefully with her family and friends by her side after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Connie grew up in Dresden, Tennessee and was the daughter of Woodson and Frances Klutts Covington who predeceased her.

Connie is survived by her husband Robert F. Ackerman, Jr. of Germantown, TN, cousin, Cindy (Kerry) Cooper of Dresden, TN and a host of devoted, loving friends.

Connie moved to Memphis as a young adult. She was a long term employee of HMSHost before joining University of Tennessee Health Science Center/Memphis in 2003 in an accounting role.

She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church where she was an active participant in the Leah Circle of United Methodist Women for 27 years. She was also an active member of the Volley Girls Tennis Team and the Sunday Book Club.

Connie had a fun, adventurous spirit. She was quick to laugh and loved to celebrate occasions large and small with her friends and family. A true southern girl, she never went anywhere without perfect hair and makeup! She was passionate about her Tennessee Vols whether they were having a winning or losing season. She enjoyed sports, movies, concerts, traveling, and just being with her husband and family of friends.

Most of all, Connie was a faithful Christian. She will be dearly missed by her loved ones, who are comforted that she is at peace and with her creator.

Funeral Services are Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Wilson Chapel, Christ United Methodist Church, 4488 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN. Visitation is at 1:30pm with the service following at 2:30pm. A reception will follow the conclusion of the service in the church parlor.

Burial is on Monday, November 21, 2016 at the cemetery of Bowlin Funeral Home, 279 West Main Street in Dresden, TN. Visitation is at 2:00pm and the graveside service is at 3:00pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice of ministry at Christ United Methodist Church.