Dorothy K. Connell

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Dorothy Connell Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Dorothy Kendrick Connell, 92, entered into rest on Sunday, February 1, 2009. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:15 p.m., on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Church of the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Father Michael Lubinsky celebrant and Father Tom Peyton concelebrating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Ms. Connell was a native of Bel Air, GA. She was a Registered Nurse and worked for Dr. Robert Coggins, in Marietta, GA, for many years. She was a member of Church of the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where she was also a member of the Parish Council of Catholic Women. Ms. Connell was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lyn Kendrick, parents, Sullivan and Catherine Stafford Usry, sisters, Marion "Boots" Oetjen, Virginia "Snookie" Anthony and brother, Van Usry. Survivors include; four nieces, Frances Harris, Becky Carson, Catherine Eubanks and Adele Brown, three nephews, Joe Oetjen, Robert Anthony and Gary Anthony, numerous great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces, great great nephews and special friend, Sue Varner. Pallbearers will be Robert Anthony, Gary Anthony, Joe Oetjen, Adam Oetjen, Chris Bowers and Jeffery Anthony. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 1899 Central Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904 or Church of the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 811 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901. Please sign the guestbook and send condolences at: www.plattsfuneralhome.com Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904, 706-733-3636.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Connell

3 Entries

Senator Ed Tarver, District 22

February 6, 2009

Dear Family,

It is with deepest sympathy that I write to extend my condolences to you on the death of your loved one.

It is in times like these we must place our lives and hope in the welcoming arms and ears of Christ – who is well equipped to comfort and keep us during this difficult time.

With kind regards, I remain,

Very truly yours,

Resients and Friends Augusta Spring Apts.

February 5, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Nicole and Bertha Augusta Spring Apartments

February 4, 2009

To Dorothy's family and Friends, please accept our deepest condolences, our prayers are with you at this time. She was such a joy to see every Monday Morning, playing Bridge at the Augusta Spring Apts. Clubhouse, and was of course a very cherished resident. We will miss her! We will keep all of you in our prayers.

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