Constance-Brodhead-Obituary

Constance Diane Brodhead

Hellertown, Pennsylvania

Aug 14, 1934 – Nov 5, 2020 (Age 86)

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BORN
August 14, 1934
DIED
November 5, 2020
AGE
86
LOCATION
Hellertown, Pennsylvania

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Brodhead, Constance Diane

On November 5, 2020, Constance Diane Brodhead, loving mother of two children, passed away at the age of 86.

She was born on August 14, 1934, to Kenneth and Thelma Kreitz. The second of four siblings, she excelled at academics, graduating as valedictorian of Easton High School (Easton, PA) and first in her nursing school class at the University of Pennsylvania. She later pursued and received a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in guidance and counseling from Washington University in St. Louis. She worked in the healthcare and education fields for more than 30 years.

She is survived by her husband, Allan, and her two children, Geoffrey and Leslie.

Donations in her memory can be made to the American Indian College Fund, https://standwithnativestudents.org/


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Connie was kind, thoughtful, and generous, and she always treated me like a member of the family. She loved sports, and I was indoctrinated into Cardinals Baseball and Blues Hockey, attending several games with her, Allan, Geoff, and Leslie. When the Blues won the Stanley Cup in June 2019, Leslie and I drove back to Saint Louis for the weekend to take Connie and Allan to the victory parade. We staked out a spot on the parade route and braved the morning rain for a chance to see the Cup and...

Dear Mr Brodhead and Family, most certainly my condolences and prayerful support. Peace be with you.

Allen, my family offers sincere CONDOLENCES on your loss of your very accomplished wife. We will pray for her, and you. STAY SAFE, BEST WISHES IN THIS TROUBLED TIME. OUR FATHER HELD YOU IN THE HIGHEST REGARD! The Sextons

My mom with me and my dad during a business visit to St. Louis in 2018.

My mom and I had an extremely close relationship from the time of my earliest memories until the final time I told her I loved her just 3 days before her death. On that day, a fire alarm went off at the assisted living facility where my sister and I had just moved her in. It turned out to be a false alarm, but with the alarm ringing, I walked with her down the hall and we passed a room of another resident who was a man in a wheelchair. My mother reached out to this man and screamed ...

My mom was such a huge presence in my life and our family's. I will miss seeking her wisdom and guidance. She also believed in me and what I was capable of -- my biggest champion. She said, "No matter what the challenges are, you will always land on your feet."

I continue to be inspired for her caring for others. Whether it was looking after the neighbor's house while on vacation, or sending a card for someone's birthday, anniversary or other occasion. I only hope I can continue...