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Connie Diane Lay

Connie Lay Obituary

Connie Diane Lay, 61, Climax Springs, MO, formerly of Valley Falls, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born April 2, 1947, at Topeka, the daughter of Chris and Mildred Winter Martin. She graduated from Topeka High School. Connie was a beautician at Nortonville for 25 years and owned the Cottage of Hair Design. She married Bill Lay on Feb. 20, 1980, at Oskaloosa. He survives. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Catherine Martin. Survivors include three daughters, Diane (Gregg) Jennings, Denison, Lori (Toby) Barnett, and Angie (Bryan) Tillery, all of Valley Falls; a brother, Ron (Violet) Martin, Holton; two sisters, Rosemary Lester, Topeka, and Darlene Morgans, Olathe; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. The funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Mercer Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Valley Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home, 810 Broadway, Valley Falls, KS 66088. Online condolences may be made at www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. Connie Diane Lay

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Dec. 1, 2008.

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Katherine Ragland

December 3, 2008

Dear Bill, Angie,Lori,Dianne & families,
We are thinking of you at this time. I have so many good memories of Connie as we grew up. Sorry we couldn't be there with you today but was thinking of you. God Bless you. Love Katherine (Martin) & Dave Ragland

Phyllis & David Gish

December 3, 2008

Thinking of you all during this difficult time. As a little girl, I loved to go to Uncle Chris and Aunt Mildred's house because they had the most beautiful 'big girls', and they were so much fun. Connie, Darlene and Rosemary were always so kind and generous to us little girls. My mother tells a story that Katherine and I chose to stay at Uncle Chris's instead of going on a family vacation, I don't know how old we were but I sure have very fond memories. Connie will be remembered by many.

Rae Bryant

December 3, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.

Amber Neiberger

December 3, 2008

Our deepest sympathy goes to the family at this time. May God Bless you all at this very hard time.

Brad and Amber Neiberger and Family

Tom & Mary Lou McMahon

December 1, 2008

Bill-Our hearts go out to you & girls. We shared so many happy times together over the years. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. We love you both. Tom & Mary Lou

Nancy Gatzemeyer

December 1, 2008

My heart goes out to you, girls, for losing your mother. It will be such a great hole in your life. I know being able to see her great-grandchild meant so much to her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Billy.

Mitzi Botkin

December 1, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carey Mooradian

December 1, 2008

Diane, Lori, Angie and family,
Sorry to hear the loss of your mother. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Mark Sooter

December 1, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Mark and Karen Sooter and family

Bill & Tina Brading

December 1, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Thelma Sapata

December 1, 2008

Lori, Diane, Angie & families, We are very sorry for the loss of your mother. She is in a much better place with no suffering. If we can help in any way, please let us know. You all are in our thoughts & prayers. Love, Joe, Thelma Sapata & family

Steve & Shelly Debenham

December 1, 2008

Diane, Daysha, & Family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Hard to understand, but She is in peace now. Friends like us are here for you always.

Jessica McGrew

December 1, 2008

Bill and family,
Sorry to hear about your wonderful wife and mother. She was such a wonderful person to get to know. I grew very close to Connie during her time here at Midland. God Bless each of you and take care. My prayers are with you all!!

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