She was born August 25, 1938 in Cortland, New York, to Francis and Jane Edwards. She married Senator Richard E Schermerhorn on August 9, 1958 and had four daughters. On August 28, 1981 Connie married Benjamin Hagar and lived in Newburgh, New York with her favorite view of the Hudson River. In 2005, she moved to Charlotte, North Carolina to escape the northeast winter weather and live near family.
Connie was deeply spiritual and walked with the Lord in all aspects of her life. She loved to serve others and was the first to provide care, support, love and prayers for those in need. Connie was regarded as an “Elegant Woman”, “A Lady”, who always saw the best in others. She enjoyed reading, book club, Bible Study, playing cards & socializing with friends, and most of all, spending time with her children and grandchildren. As the matriarch of her family, Connie leaves behind a legacy of Christian example, wisdom, love and grace. Her light will live on through them.
Connie is survived by her sister Virginia Tosko and her husband Thomas; her brother Warren Edwards and his wife Donna; her four daughters: Lynda Schermerhorn Finn and her husband Kevin, Kathleen (Kate) Schermerhorn Agrawal and her husband Andy, Amy Schermerhorn Duchesneau and her husband David, and Kelly Schermerhorn Shafer and her husband Glenn; her 10 grandchildren, 3 nieces and 2 nephews. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.
Service in Charlotte NC: Please join us for a celebration of her life on Thursday afternoon December 12, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Good Shepherd Church, 13110 Moss Road, Charlotte.
Service in Newburgh NY: Please join us for a celebration of her life on Sunday afternoon December 15, 2019 , Viewing 2-4:00pm, 4-4:30 pm for a brief service at White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Road, Newburgh, New York 12550. Monday burial 11:00 am at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 5468 route 9W Newburgh NY.
In Lieu of flowers please donate to: lilypad-haven.org (Non-profit organization that provides housing for survivors of Human trafficking)
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