Constance Powell Wheat

Constance Powell Wheat died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at home after an extended illness.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009, at First United Methodist Church in Dothan with the Revs. Lynn Nesbitt and Jim Sanders officiating. Visitation at the church will begin at 1 p.m.
Born in Henry County, Connie was the daughter of the late Dorothy Cathey and William V. Powell.
Surviving are son, Robert D. Wheat Jr. of Gainesville, Ga.; daughter, Kathryn H. Wheat, of New Orleans, La.; daughter, Elizabeth L. Wheat and her husband, Steven Adkison of New Hope; sister, Teresa Sheffield and husband, Jimmy of Ozark; nephew, Mike Dixon Jr. and wife, Cici of Eufaula; niece, Claudia Balkcom and husband, Henry of Georgetown, Ga.; sister, Mary Sue Campbell and husband, Wayne of Tulsa, Okla.; nephew, Gary Campbell of Boulder, Colo.; niece, Linda Pevac of Tulsa, Okla.; several great-nieces and nephews; and caregiver, Belinda Robinson.
Connie graduated from Eufaula High School and attended Huntingdon College in Montgomery.
A longtime Dothan resident, Connie was active in several community organizations including the Dothan Service League, the Garden Study Club and the Eclectas Club. After spending her early years in Dothan as a homemaker, Connie worked in retail and later owned and successfully operated Social Engravers. She was a productive artist, working in a variety of media. Connie also enjoyed many hobbies including reading, gardening, and travel, as well as entertaining dear friends with her singular wit.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice, 2855 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 110, Dothan, Alabama 36301.
Byrd Funeral Home on West Main Street, (334) 793-3003, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.