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Connie Jacoline Parkinson, 67, of Collinsville, Ill., born July 22, 1939, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.
Mrs. Parkinson was a member of S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville, Ill. She was a life long advocate for animals, and volunteered her time at a local animal shelter.
Mrs. Parkinson was an elementary teacher with Collinsville Unit 10 for 31 years. She spent her career teaching the fourth grade at Renfro Elementary. She graduated from Collinsville High School in 1957, and from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville with a degree in education. She also obtained her Masters degree from SIUE.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Stella, nee Yenones, Leskera; and a daughter, Linda Parsley.
Surviving, is her companion of 27 years, John Kimmich of Collinsville, Ill.; a daughter, Cindy Cruz; and three granddaughters, Ashley, Megan, and Lauren, all of Valencia, Calif.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stray Rescue, St. Louis, Mo., or to S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
Visitation: Friends may gather from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville, Ill.
Funeral: Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville, Ill., with the Rev. John Beveridge officiating.
HERR FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill.
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Terri Maynard (Brown)
August 11, 2006
My Mother (Mary Ann Brown) and Connie were childhood friends in Collinsville, and remained close friends as adults over the years. Whenever we would visit Collinsville, we would always get together with Connie for a visit. She was a wonderful, funny and spririted person. My Mother passed away suddenly 1 1/2 years ago and, at that time, Connie provided support and compassion to our family during that difficult time. You have my sympathy over the loss of Connie - you are all in my thoughts and prayers. It brings a smile to my face that these two best friends are together again.
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