Connie was born to Joseph Ray and Billy Jean Lawrence Borders on April 13, 1945 in Gibson County, Indiana. She was a 1963 graduate of Connersville High School. Connie furthered her education by becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant in St. Petersburg, Florida. Connie was an animal advocate and treated her own animals like her children. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Connie is preceded in death by her parents.

Connie is survived by her only brother: Kerry Borders and his wife Joann of Connersville; nephews: Robert Borders and Anthony Borders and his wife Lisa, all of Connersville; great-nephews: Logan, Matthew, Clint; great-niece: Emily; great-great-nephew: Sawyer.

At the request of the family, a private funeral service will be conducted at their convenience. Showalter Blackwell Long, Myers Chapel, Connersville has been entrusted with arrangements. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette County Animal Shelter or the Fayette County Humane Society in Connie’s memory.