Ann Couchenour

Ann Elizabeth (Spencer) Couchenour, 75, of Vincennes, went to her Heavenly home to be withJesus at 11:29 PM Monday, October 15, 2018.Ann was born on February 19, 1943 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes to Dr. Fredericand Virginia (Anderson) Spencer. She was delivered by her father, Dr. Frederic Spencer.She was director and teacher of Children's Hour Nursery School. This school was the first inthe area to accept special needs children. She also owned and operated a bible bookstore, TheMaster's Cupboard, for several years. She continued her career in her father's doctor's officeas his receptionist until his retirement. Following this, she joined Dr. Phillip Shelton's office andserved as a receptionist there, as well.Ann's true joy was caring for and helping others. She was a lifelong member of First UnitedMethodist Church where she was the United Methodist Youth Fellowship Director, Children'scoordinator, volunteered on numerous committees, and served as a Sunday School teacher.Ann was also active throughout our community. She was a leader for Brownies, Girl Scouts,and Cub Scouts, enjoyed volunteering for events at the Knox County Public Library, and was anactive participant within the Southwest Indiana Walk to Emmaus community. She recently took aposition as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. Ann's greatest love wasworking with children. She volunteered in the VCSC elementary schools and most recently atSouth Knox Elementary School.Ann was a Master Gardener and enjoyed belonging to the Purely for Pleasure Group.She was a 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School, honored as the Homecoming Queen and wasalso the Honored Queen for Job's Daughters. She attended Ball State University.Family was Ann's top priority after her faith in God. Her dream was to be a wife, mother, andGrammy.Surviving are her husband, Paul B. Couchenour, whom she married on May 31, 1963; her fourchildren, Laura Anne (Couchenour) Garner and her husband Phil of Georgetown, Kentucky,Jeffrey Spencer Couchenour of Vincennes, Suzanne Elizabeth (Couchenour) Corrona and herhusband Phil of Vincennes, David Paul Couchenour and his wife Betsy of Vincennes; her threebrothers, Steve Spencer and wife Sandy of Greenwood, Mike Spencer and his wife Paula ofMartinsville, and Jim Spencer and fiancee Kathy of Vincennes.She was also survived by her nine grandchildren, Philip Spencer Garner, Paul Daniel Garner,Savannah Elizabeth Corrona, Samuel Paul Corrona, Spencer Phillip Corrona, Simon BendelCorrona, Garrett Alexander Couchenour, Mykayla Elizabeth Couchenour, and Macie RaeCouchenour. Her unconditional love and support for her grandchildren was evident by herattendance at their many extra curricular events. She was Grammy to them and to many otherchildren.Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, October 22, 2018 at First United MethodistChurch with Reverend Matt Swisher officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial ParkCemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, October 21, 2018 at thechurch. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VCSC ‘BIG A/little a'mentorship program, South Knox Elementary School, or CASA.