Sophie Ciola Connor

Much Love and many blessings to you on your journey home Soph. We will miss you.

I loved Sophie , what a wonderful lady with a winning smile that warmed your heart , she made everyone feel like they were special , but she was the one that was special , and always will be in our hearts , we all miss her .

Sophie had a genuine warmth and caring about her in all she did. She was an artful floral arranger, and a fun and kind conversationalist. She will be missed by many in the Webster Groves Herb Society.

I´m sorry for your loss. I didn´t know Sophie well only from attending ECD meetings with her. I´m the ECD treasurer. She will be missed

Sophie worked with me when I was teaching second grade in Holy Redeemer PSR, and she gave me a small volume of the English translation of short poems based on the biblical story of Noah´s ark. I still have it, and I used it when teaching fourth grade in another parish school. It was a wonderful way to encourage students to use clues in the poem to decide which animal was praying. Mostly, I remember Sophie as calm, gentle, and generous with her time. A true gentlewoman.

Sophie was a quiet giant. I loved talking with her and absorbing her wisdom. I will miss her.

Sophie was a cherished volunteer in the Missouri Botanical Garden Library. Her warm smile and the joy she carried with her will be greatly missed.

My Aunt Sophie was always in my corner. We lived in different parts of the country and didn't see each other often but we kept in touch. When I became a widow she was there to help me make that transition. Now she's back with Uncle Jim and all the Ciolas who have gone before. I can only imagine the wonderful reunion. May they all rest in peace. Please save me a place at your table. I'll see you down the road. My condolences to Ben, Tim, Becky and Shane.

Awe, I´m saddened to hear of this! I know Sophie had been in the hospital & rehab recently! She was a neighbor of mine on Hawthorne & we have reconnected several times in the past but most recently, in Webster Groves Garden Club.... She did bring light to all she met and was a "peacemaker" speaking up recently at a Garden Club meeting when the discussion was getting heated up.....she WILL surely be missed!