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Carrie Mayer-Cowan Obituary

MAYER-COWAN, Carrie CHARLESTON Services for Carrie E. Mayer-Cowan, 29, will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 11:00 AM at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church with interment to follow in Providence Lutheran Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, December 19, 2005 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at CAUGHMAN-HARMAN FUNERAL HOME, LEXINGTON CHAPEL. Memorials may be made to The Mayer Cowan Scholarship Fund of Lexington School District #1 Education Foundation, in care of Connie McFarland at PO Box 1869, Lexington, SC 29071 or the S.C. Wildlife Federation at 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 101, Columbia, SC 29204. Carrie died Friday, December 16, 2005. Born in Lexington County, she was the daughter of Charles A. and Nancy Jo Harmon Mayer. She was a 1994 Honor Graduate of Lexington High School. While there, she was an active participant in student government. As a varsity cheerleader, she was on two State Championship teams and competed at the national level. She was a member of the LHS Track Team in the High Jump Event. She also participated in the Teacher Cadet Program. In 1998, she graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.S. Degree in Biology. After graduation, she followed a career path that allowed her to fulfill her passion for the earth's oceans and for all of nature. For two years, she worked as a Marine Science Educator for the Catalina Island Marine Institute, off the coast of Los Angeles, CA. During that time, she was also an Education Intern at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. After leaving Catalina, she taught Marine Science at the Marine Resources Development Foundation of Key Largo, FL. After that, she sought to share her passion for wildlife with students in the public schools of South Carolina. Her first teaching job was at St. John's High School in Charleston. Most recently, she taught Chemistry at Hanahan High School in Berkley County. While teaching, she was pursuing a degree in Educational Leadership at The Citadel. Carrie was a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Lexington, the SC Marine Educator's Association and the SC Wildlife Federation. Surviving are her husband, Joe Cowan of Charleston; parents, Charles A. and Nancy Jo Harmon Mayer of Lexington and paternal grandparents, Albert and Ethel Mayer of Peak. She was joined in death with her brother, Benjamin E. Mayer and preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Royce H. Buster and Winnie Seay Harmon and paternal grandmother, Margaret Weaks Mayer. Other family members are aunts and uncles, Pam and Bob Harmon, of Lexington and Luanne and Jim Mayer of Peak. www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.com Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Dec. 19, 2005.

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Whitley Davis

December 30, 2005

Mrs mc was a wonderful teacher and a very amazing person...i respected her for more than just a teacher, i respected her as a person too. She was just a blissfull person, and her wonderful attitude rubbed off on her students. ill miss her forever. and her family will always be in my prayers. RIP

Louisa Carter

December 21, 2005

While I never had the opportunity to meet Carrie, I heard nothing but great things about her from Joe, whom I know through the MES program at CofC. I am so terribly sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Monique Maxwell

December 21, 2005

It was a pleasure to have Mrs. M-C as My Honors Physical Science teacher last year. I remember her as the type as person who always had a smile on her face. It was a shock to me when I found out that Mrs. M-C had died in a car accident. She will always be in my heart along with some very fond memories. Your family will continue to be in my prayers.

Bettina Jenkins

December 20, 2005

My name is Bettina S. Jenkins, Mrs. Cowan was my 12th grade, chemistry teacher and it was an honor having her as my teacher..she was very good with me and she taught me a lot.. she will be remembered as a valant person with the abilities to help you 100%.She will truly be missed and my prayers are to her family..God is with you.

Jonathan Brown

December 20, 2005

I am a student at St. Johns High School. Ms. M-C was my teacher for Honors Physical Science last year. When I found out the news Sunday night around 10:50, I was shocked. I couldn't believe it! "Mrs. M-C died on last weekend," were the words I heard on the telephone. When I arrived at school, everyone was in tears. This has been the biggest shock of my life. In my heart, Ms. M-C is counting down to me and other students to quiet down in class, not resting in her grave. My heart is out to the family, who is going through a rough time right now, and I would like to let them know that even though she was only my teacher, she was a special part in my life. She was gift from God and there will always be a place in my heart for her. May she rest in peace.

c/o 2008

Ashley A. Jenkins

December 20, 2005

I am a 10th grader at St. Johns High School. Mrs. Mayer-Cowan was my physical scince teacher last year. She was a nice teacher, always smiling and telling me to always try my best. She will always be in my heart and her family will always be in my prayers.

Audrey LaBoard

December 20, 2005

I would like to extend my condolences to Mrs.Mayer-Cowan's family.I remember Mrs.Cowan rushing me off to class so I would be on time and not get into any kind of trouble. I am now a senior at St. Johns High School. May you rest in peace Mrs.M-C. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!

Francis Covington

December 19, 2005

It was a pleasure working with Mrs. Mayer-Cowan. She possessed all of the qualities needed to make her an outstanding teacher. She was smart, caring, cooperative and student-centered. We will miss her at Hanahan High School.

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John Clemit

December 19, 2005

Mrs.MC was one of the best teachers that i have had in a long time. she will be missed by everyone she tought.

nancy dalton

December 19, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

So sorry for your great loss.

God bless you both and give you peace.

Quinzola Miller

December 19, 2005

I had the privilege to work with Mrs. Cowan at St. John's High School she was a wonderful person my prayers are with your entire family.

Matthew Vargyas

December 19, 2005

I have had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Mayer-Cowan this year. My thoughts are with her family in this time mourning.



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Kellie Odom

December 19, 2005

I had the pleasure of being one of her students and she became my favorite teacher and she will always be in my heart and she will always be missed by me and others. My prayers are with the family.

Lisa Barrineau

December 19, 2005

I met Carrie a couple of weeks ago when we worked at the Mikasa sale together. She was a sweet and delightful girl and I could tell that she was the kind of teacher who would go the extra mile for her students and a teacher who had earned her students' affection and respect. I am very sad for the loss of her and her brother and will keep all involved in our prayers.

Dr. Marilyn P. Brown

December 19, 2005

I had the opportunity to work with Carrie at St. John's High School. She was beautiful, sweet and humbled. I can't stop thinking of her.

Please know that she touched the lives of many students and teachers. We will never forget her.

May God be with you now and forever.

Kirstee Maxey

December 19, 2005

Y'all are in my prayers, Mrs. M.C. was a wonderful teacher, and she will truely be missed.

julie weinburg

December 19, 2005

may god bless you and keep you in his care at this diffcult time.my sincere condolences to the family.

JOHN BELL

December 19, 2005

I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE MAYER FAMILY. I GRADUATED LEXINGTON WITH CARRIE AND REMEMBER HER AND THE THINGS SHE DID. SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON. I HOPE THAT THE WARM MEMORIES FROM HER YEARS WITH US WILL SUSTAIN YOUR FAMILY THOUGH THE HOLIDAYS.

The Staff of Caughman-Harmon Funeral Home

December 19, 2005

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