Connie Stevens Kessel
March 23, 1952 – September 17, 2023
Connie Stevens Kessel, 71, of Henrico, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Sgt. Fred Stevens and Ruth Mitchell Stevens, a brother, Fred Stevens. She is survived by her devoted daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Jon Beck; brothers, Charles Stevens (Debbie), and Mike Stevens (Tina); a cherished granddaughter, Hannah Beck and cousin Patricia Avery. Along with family, Connie also leaves behind devoted loving friends in Laura Jaquez and Sheila Dixon.
Connie retired in June of 2022 from ICSE in Ashland. Connie made very special friendships with Sonny, Carrie, and the entire ICSE family during her 20-plus-year time there. She was well known for her holiday cookie tins for friends and co-workers at Christmas time. If you were one of the fortunate to receive one, you know how good the ginger cookies, snickerdoodles, and magic cookie bars were. Connie loved her family and was especially proud of her granddaughter. She took great joy in watching Hannah excel in all of her sporting endeavors, she was always one of her biggest fans. Connie loved to sit with her iPad and show off pictures of Hannah to friends and family. She would always make time to watch and cheer the games in which Hannah played. Connie loved to bowl and was quite the accomplished bowler, earning numerous trophies through the years of league play she participated in. Later in life, she turned to virtual bowling. Many a good evening was spent with her family bowling in the living room as she laughed and quietly crushed her family and friends.
Connie was a wonderful lifelong friend to many. She will always be remembered for her kind ways and her desire to always lend a helping hand to those who could use it. She will be missed by many, but forgotten by none.
The family would like to thank the staff of James River Hospice, Care Advantage, and Encompass Rehab for their selfless and loving devotion to Connie’s care.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
My aunt Connie was a beautiful soul, she saw the best in every situation and she was the thread that tied my two sides of the family together. I will forever miss her with all of my heart. I love you Connie.
I did not know Connie, but I know how much her cousin, Patricia Avery, loved her. She had to have been a wonderful person.
May she rest in peace, and may you all be comforted by memories of times with her!
Marcia Sugumele
DAR Sister to Patricia Avery
I had the great pleasure of knowing Connie through my husband. She was my sister-in-law.. Connie was a wonderful
and loving woman. Connie loved her granddaughter
Hannah. When she would come over for a visit I knew
She had her iPad with her. She would show us all the new videos and pictures she f Hannah. She was one proud grandmother. Connie could make the best homemade cookies.
She had so many people that she would make a tin full . Connie will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with her daughter Sarah, John and her precious granddaughter. RIP
Connie.?
Rest In Heavenly Peace Ms. Connie No pain No suffering just sweet peace. Your presence will be greatly missed. Prayers of of strength lifted for your love ones May memories of you bring them comfort. –