Miller, Connie (Slycord) 1949-2008

SLYCORD, MILLER, HEGWOOD, HALL

Posted By: Ernie Braida (email)
Date: 11/6/2009 at 15:48:15

Connie Sue Slycord was born on November 11, 1949 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She was the daughter of Dorothy May Hall and Cornie Slycord.

On May 14, 1966 she was united in marriage to Gene Hegwood. To this union three children were born. On December 9, 1972, she was married to Jarman Lee Miller. To this union one child was born.

Connie worked at the Marion County Care Facility and Park Lane Village briefly. She was employed for over 30 years as a custodian at West Elementary School in Knoxville. She loved being around the children and was very disappointed when she had to retire in 2007 due to poor health. The children affectionately called her “Miss Connie.”

Connie was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church. Her grandchildren were the center of her life. Connie attended their sports events and activities. She always had time for the grandchildren. Connie especially loved celebrating the holidays with her family. Halloween was her favorite. She looked forward to Christmas when the family would stay in a motel together.

Connie Miller passed away on Friday, October 31, 2008 at Hospice Comfort House in Pella at the age of 58 years, 11 months and 20 days.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Those left to mourn her passing are her husband of nearly 36 years, Jarman “Hottie” Miller of Pershing; 3 daughters and their husbands, Teresa and Leo Cowman of Knoxville, Tammy and Ernie Wright of Knoxville and Jennifer and Brad Griffin of Melcher-Dallas; 11 grandchildren, Natasha, Zac and Tyson Wright, Nathan Hegwood, Ashley and Shelby Hall, Calob and Kerri Seibert, Megan and Kody Griffin and Shaun Anderson; 1 sister, Pamela Slycord of Knoxville; and 5 brothers, Larry Slycord and his wife, Linda of Tillamook, Oregon, Jerry Slycord and his wife, Vicki of Knoxville, Roger Slycord and his wife, Kathy of Muscatine, David Slycord of Longmont, Colorado and Dennis Slycord and his wife, Kelly of Knoxville.

Services were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Bud Land and Pastor Richard Grimes officiating. Interment was in Zion Cemetery near Pershing, Iowa. Casket bearers were Nick Clark, Brian Hall, Gene Hegwood Jr., Dave McKinney, Curt Myers, Roy Provenzano and Kenny Vander Linden. Musical selection sere “In the Garden”, a CD by Gospel Gold Singers, “When I get Where I’m Going”, CD by Brad Paisley and “The Dance”, CD by Garth Brooks.

Williams Funeral Home Nov. 5, 2008