Constance A. Merrifield, 58, died at 7:51 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Arrangements are pending at Cathy M. Williams and Sons Funeral Home in Alton.
Constance Merrifield
Constance Arnetta (Donlow) Merrifield, 58, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009.
She was born May 11, 1951, in Alton, to the union of John Walter and Sarah Joiner.
Constance raised her children with a strong sense of responsibility and independence. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was such a fun, loving person and had the most beautiful smile. She loved her two dogs, Coco and Blondie. One of her most highest achievements was when she received her master's degree in 2005.
Constance leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Robert Jr. and Rico; two daughters, Johnita and Tiffoney, both of Springfield; six grandchildren, Lawrence, Jordan, David, Daynesha, D'Asia and R'Nya; six sisters, Alice, Georgia, Cynthia and Gevona, all of Alton, and Rochelle and Kimberly of Springfield; four brothers, John, William, George and Walter, all of Alton; a special friend, Tony Knotts of Decatur; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at The Church of the Living God. Elder Donald Tolbert will officiate.
Burial will be at Upper Alton Cemetery.
Cathy M. Williams & Sons Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements.
David B McKean
Constance A. Merrifield, 58, died at 7:51 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Arrangements are pending at Cathy M. Williams and Sons Funeral Home in Alton.David B McKean
Constance Merrifield Constance Arnetta (Donlow) Merrifield, 58, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. She was born May 11, 1951, in Alton, to the union of John Walter and Sarah Joiner. Constance raised her children with a strong sense of responsibility and independence. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was such a fun, loving person and had the most beautiful smile. She loved her two dogs, Coco and Blondie. One of her most highest achievements was when she received her master's degree in 2005. Constance leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Robert Jr. and Rico; two daughters, Johnita and Tiffoney, both of Springfield; six grandchildren, Lawrence, Jordan, David, Daynesha, D'Asia and R'Nya; six sisters, Alice, Georgia, Cynthia and Gevona, all of Alton, and Rochelle and Kimberly of Springfield; four brothers, John, William, George and Walter, all of Alton; a special friend, Tony Knotts of Decatur; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at The Church of the Living God. Elder Donald Tolbert will officiate. Burial will be at Upper Alton Cemetery. Cathy M. Williams & Sons Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements.