Constancia "Connie" Flowers Sesser, Illinois Obituary

Constancia "Connie" Flowers

Constancia “Connie” (Vandekerkhove) Flowers passed away October 12, 2021. Connie was born June 1, 1957 to Walter and Madeline Vanderkerkhove (Vander) of Sesser. She married Danny Flowers on October 24, 1975. They live in Valier and raised 2 sons, Jeremy and Jeffrey who blessed them with 4 grandchildren Daniel, Jeremiah, Zoey and James Flowers and another due in December. She had 2 great-grandchildren, Jackson and Hazel. Connie is survived by her husband of 46 years, Danny, 3 sisters, Irma Kimmel, Trudy (Jack) Cohlmeyer and Pat (Bob) Boles, and sister-in-laws Diane (Lee) Rice, and Sharon Greathouse, and numerous nieces and nephews and several cousins in Belgium. She was preceded in death by her parents, her father and mother-in-law Roland and Pat Flowers, her brother Walter, Jr., and her brother-in-law Darrell Kimmel. Connie graduated from the Sesser-Valier High School and worked for many years at The Print Shop in Sesser before becoming employed with the Franklin County Clerk’s and Treasurer’s office in Benton where she enjoyed conversing with so many people from the County. She loved motorcycle riding and traveling with her family and spending time in the garden and greenhouse. She especially loved spoiling her grandchildren. She will be sorely missed by so many loving family and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, October 15 at 11:00 AM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Mark Minor officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at the Mulkeytown Cemetery.
June 1, 1957 - October 12, 202106/01/195710/12/2021
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Jeff Shockley
March 8
I loved working with Connie. She was so filled with joy. I really miss her
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Luc Opdebeeck
October 15, 2021
even though we didn't see Connie from Belgium regularly, we still cherish good memories of her and keep them in our hearts forever Luc en Lieve,
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Barton Family
October 14, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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October 14, 2021
Sincerest condolences, from our family to yours.
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From Nashville, TN - Dave and Deb Sukalec
October 14, 2021
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Terry and Mary Kimmel
October 14, 2021
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Rebecca Robinson
October 14, 2021
I will always remember Connie with beautiful smile. So sorry for your loss Rebecca Earley Robinson
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Melanie McNeal Cox
October 13, 2021
Always enjoyed being around Connie. Prayers and Condolences to her family and friends.
LJ Bandy
October 13, 2021
Prayers for her family and friends prays for comfort and peace .🙏
Brenda Flowers
October 13, 2021
Praying for the family.