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Connie Kay (Kelner)
Stocksdale
Connie Kay (Kelner) Stocksdale, 77, of Union City, Ohio, went to be
with her Lord on Monday, March 25, 2019 in her home, surrounded by her
family.
She was born on April 30, 1941 in Mendon, Ohio to the late Robert A.
and Evelyn (Thomas) Kelner.
Connie graduated valedictorian from Mendon Union High School in 1959.
She obtained her bachelors degree in Education and History from Ohio
Northern University in 1963, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. In
1968, Connie earned her Master of Science in Education from Wright
State University.
She met her sweetheart at the Mercer County Fair in 1959. On December
26, 1965, she married Jesse Stocksdale, son of Glen and Ethel
(Barnhart) Stocksdale of Darke County. Connie spent 36 years teaching
elementary students at Celina City Schools, Greenville City Schools,
and Mississinawa Valley Schools. In 2000, she was named the Darke
County Teacher of the Year.
Connie attended Ansonia First Church of God. Over the years, she served
on the music board, helped with children, sang in the choir, led the
high school and elementary handbell choirs, and served as the church
organist.
Jesse and Connie were married for 53 years and enjoyed three lovely
daughters: Anne Marie (David) Anderson of St. Simons Island, Georgia,
Julie (Dusty) Rose of Miamisburg, Ohio, Jennifer (David) Detling of
Liberty Township, Ohio. They were blessed with 8 grandchildren:
Jessica, Katelyn, and Jordan Anderson, Wyatt, Demi, and Fletcher Rose,
and Lauren and Leah Detling. Connie is survived by her sister, Jackie
(Dick) Schleucher of Celina, Ohio.
A celebration of Connie’s life will take place at 11:00 AM on Monday,
April 1, 2019 at Ansonia First Church of God with Pastor Derek Specht
officiating. Burial will follow at Greenville Union Cemetery.
Guest may visit with her family on Sunday, March 31, 2019 from 2:00 PM
to 5:00 PM at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus and on Monday
from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be given in memory of Connie to the State of
the Heart Care, 1350 N Broadway St, Greenville, Ohio 45331 or the
Cancer Association of Darke County, P.O.Box 781, Greenville, Ohio
45331.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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