Connie Jo Wilson 1938 - 2017

WILSON, GROESBECK, LEMAY

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 3/2/2017 at 22:49:34

Sioux City Journal
2 March 2017

SIOUX CITY | Connie Jo Wilson, 79, of Sioux City, passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at Countryside Senior Living.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Ave. Visitation will be noon until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Connie was born on Jan. 6, 1938, in Hartley, Iowa, to Harold and Della (Groesbeck) LeMay. She graduated from Heelan High School in 1956.

Connie was married to Terry Wilson in Sioux City. They later divorced. Connie worked at Dennis Supply Company as their bookkeeper, and she really enjoyed her job, retiring after more than 30 years in 2010.

Connie, Terry, and their son, Jay, had a great life together. They enjoyed many New Year's Eve celebrations at their home, snowmobile trips to Lake Okoboji, boating on the Missouri River, along with many other adventures. Most importantly, Connie loved spending time with her son, Jay, and the many dogs she had throughout her life. Connie was not only Jay's mother, but also his best friend.

Survivors include her son, Jay Wilson of Sioux City; Jay's half brother, Neil (Amber) Wilson and their children of Denver, Colo.; sister, Sharon (Bill) Coulson of Atlanta, Ga.; special friend, Rosemary McKinley of Sioux City; and her beloved dog companion, Lexie.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Della; Terry Wilson; and her dog, Maggie.