Constance Harris

Constance W. Harris, 88, of Cape Girardeau, died Monday, September 14, 2009 at Monticello House in Jackson. She was born October 29, 1920 in Kankakee, Ill. the daughter of Clinton D. and Celia Butler Hartley. She and Charles Harris were married October 29, 1938 in Kentucky. She was a devoted wife and was very supportive of her husband's endeavors and contributions to the community. Charles died May 3, 1983. Constance worked at Kassel Studio for several years. She was also involved in Tanksley Trucking and Harris Truck & Trailer. She was an avid gardener, loved writing, was a founding member of Cape County's Writers Guild, was a Girl Scout Leader, was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, and served on many school and church committees when the daughters were young. She also had a special love of music and literature and enjoyed reading in her later years. Constance had been in declining health for years. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Leavell of Dallas, Texas, Marsha Clark of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Charlotte Nenninger of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; sister-in-law, Laverne Hartley of Cape Girardeau; six grandchildren, Mary P. Cochran of Dallas, Texas, Paul D. Pettigrew of Plano, Texas, Don S. Godwin, Jr. of New York, N.Y., Kathryn A. Vangilder of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Todd C. Nenninger of Los Angeles, Calif., Constance O. Nenninger of Kansas City, Kan.; two great-grandchildren, Charles W. Pettigrew and Claire A. Pettigrew of Plano, Texas; nephew, Tom H. Gerhardt of Onekama, Mich.; and niece, Mary K. Welker of Cape Girardeau. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother, Dale Hartley. Friends may call 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Long officiating. A private burial for the family only will follow at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer's Association, American Heart Association, or Community Counseling Center.

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Constance Harris

September 14, 2009