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Constance J. "Connie" Neely (nee Hankin), of Glen Mills, formerly of West Chester, PA, passed away on February 9, 2026.
Born in 1944, she was the daughter of the late Donald Cameron and Kathryn (nee Rathgeber) Hankin. Connie was a graduate of Rancocas Regional High School where she was the Drum Majorette. She graduated from the Methodist School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. Connie enjoyed gardening and restoring her home on Temple Road in Concordville. She fostered a love of music in others as a piano teacher. One of her favorite places to visit was her beach house on Long Beach Island, NJ. Connie loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and her great-grandchild.
Connie was the beloved wife of the late Daniel A. Neely; loving mother of Amy S. Hughes, Linda K. Casillas and Robert Cameron Neely (the late Colleen); caring grandmother of Kathryn L. Markley, Rachel E. Hughes, Lauren A. Hughes, Emily J. Hughes, Maya Casillas, Ian M. Casillas, Connor Cameron Neely, Brendan Cameron Neely and great-grandmother of Cecilia Markley; dear sister of Donald C. Hankin.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Maris Grove Cardinal Theater, 200 Maris Grove Way, Glen Mills, PA 19342, followed by her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Maris Grove Nurses Club, Maris Grove Office of Philanthropy, 200 Maris Grove Way, Glen Mills, PA 19342, would be appreciated.
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