Connie is a graduate of Fred T Foard High School. She married W.R. and became and member of New Jerusalem. They have a large family, 5 sons and a daughter. Needless to say, there are lots of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She helped organize and direct the Youth Choir and became Chancel Choir director in 1981. She is a charter member of our Hand Bell choir and the Piecemakers quilting group. 

Through the years, she has enjoyed many music workshops and Music Week and Lutheridge. She is also a member of the Catawba Valley Community Chorus, where she enjoys
singing very much. She cherishes all of her choir members past and present, and especially her friendship with Carolyn Miller, organist.