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Connie Tanner Obituary
Connie was born in Conway, SC on May 21, 1949 and was a daughter of the late Anderson Arthur and Myrtle Aline King Tanner. She was also predeceased by her brother, William Arthur Tanner and her brother-in-law, Mike Powell.
Connie graduated from Myrtle Beach High School in 1967; Spartanburg (Junior) Methodist College and Limestone College, Gaffney, SC in 1971. During her career she worked with several Physicians in the Myrtle Beach area to include Dr. Ragsdale, Dr. Harris, Dr. Kee and currently with Dr. Giddens at Grand Strand Surgical Specialists. Connie grew up as a member of Myrtle Beach United Methodist Church and later moved her membership to Faith Presbyterian Church, Myrtle Beach. She loved fishing and boating and enjoyed doing wood crafts.
Surviving are a sister, Phyllis Tanner Powell of Myrtle Beach; two nephews, Allen Powell and his girlfriend Toni Benson of Myrtle Beach and Andy Powell of Myrtle Beach; a niece, Amanda Powell-Wooten and her husband, Jeremy of Myrtle Beach; a best friend, Barbara Bowman of Red Wing, MN and good friends, Julie Hudson and children of Myrtle Beach.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery with the Reverend Ted Ragsdale officiating.
Memorials may be made in Connie's memory to the National Foundation for Transplants, 5350 Poplar Ave., Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119.
An online guest register is available at www.msfh.net
McMillan-Small Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Connie Tanner
Sally
June 4, 2011
Barb and I talk about you often. We miss you. Happy belated birthday!
Connie sharing her life
Phyllis
June 3, 2011
You have been gone from us for one year, yet it still seems like yesterday. I can never thank God enough for the blessings He gives us and you have a new set of lungs that don't hurt anymore. Thanks for all the wonderful memories and love that you left with this family, small as it may be, but you had lots of friends that were your extended family and they still miss you also. Give God a big hug and thank Him again for giving us His Son so that we can have eternal life.
Sally C-Kee
November 11, 2010
Still think of you often. So many places and things in Myrtle Beach spark fond memories. Miss your beautiful and happy smile.
Patti Smith (Buck)
November 9, 2010
Missing you very much, Tell Jimmy and Janet How much you all are loved and missed. WE will be together again.
Patti
September 22, 2010
For all the family, friends and loved ones: It has been almost 4 months since we lost Connie and I still miss her terribly. The foot marker was placed at her gravesite on Friday, September 17th. I also want to say thank you for all the prayers and love that you gave Connie. Thanks too for visiting with me and my children, bringing food and flowers and your love. God has a beautiful new Angel with a set of lungs that will never suffer again. Because she died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital, we could not donate her organs, but we did donate bone, bone marrow, connective tissue and skin. In my heart, I know this pleased my dear sister. Thanks to all who have signed this guest book and come back often to share your memories. Also, come visit me when you have some free time. I am lonely without Connie. May God continue to bless us all and one day we will all have a joyful reunion with my little sister. Love forever, Phyllis
July 7, 2010
Phyllis...you and Connie have been so important to my life. I love you both. Although Connie is gone physically, I can hear her laugh so clearly. Friends are forever..never forget that.....Alma Lynne
Patrick McGann
June 26, 2010
Growing up with Allen, Andy, and Amanda I always considered her my Aunt Connie. In fact all our friends called her that and felt the same way. What I like most about Aunt Connie was her quick wit and humor. We always kept each other laughing. Is there any other way to go through life?
Valerie Price
June 18, 2010
What a wonderful woman! She will be missed.
Sally Huggins-Weaver
June 7, 2010
I remember working with Ms Connie, and I can always say she had a smile on her face and a laugh in her voice. It was nice to work with such a wonderful lady. She will be missed.
June 7, 2010
Dear Phyllis & Family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you. Was coming, but was helping daughter with dental surgery. Hope to see you soon. Love Margaret Williams Ramsey
Stephanie Flaherty
June 7, 2010
Connie will be greatly missed by all of us. I really enjoyed working with Connie. We lovee you & miss you!!
Love, Stephanie, Tony, & Little Tony
Jackie Sobota-Malloy
June 7, 2010
Allen, So sorry to hear of your Aunt Connie's passing. I have such wonderful memories of all the times spend with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Danny Johnson
June 7, 2010
Dear Phyllis,
I am sad to hear of the loss of of Connie.I only remember her being in some of my classes.I do remember her smiling face.She always had a bubbly personality.I know she will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you.May GOD bless you.
Classmate of 1967
Sherrie Todd
June 5, 2010
Dear Phyllis,
I just wanted you to know how truly sorry I am for the loss of your precious sister.I have very special memories of you and Connie when we were growing up. My life was blessed by knowing you all. Know that my love and prayers will be with you always.
Sherrie H. Todd
Jenny Mausgrover
June 5, 2010
I am so honored to have known and worked with Connie for almost 15 yrs. now. I will truly miss her. She was really a great friend and person. Such great memories I will cherish.
June 5, 2010
Phyllis
So sad to hear of Connie's passing
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joy Willm Collins
June 5, 2010
We will miss your smiling face and eyes and wonderful laugh. Sally Kee, Myrtle Beach
Virginia Oesterlund
June 5, 2010
Phyllis,
So sad to see of Connie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ginny Sue
Shirley Kilgore
June 4, 2010
I'm so glad I was considered your friend for over thirty years. Lots of fun memories.
I know there will be lots of kitties and puppies in heaven for you to love!
His eye is on the sparrow, and you are one of His special angels.
Rest in peace dear Connie!
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