Connie Reynolds

1942 - 2025

Connie Reynolds (nee Spratt) of Arnold passed peacefully the morning of September 17th at the age of 83. Born in Hodgenville, Kentucky, Connie graduated from Larue County High School in 1960, completed her Bachelor's Degree at Eastern Kentucky University in 1964, and received her Master's Degree in Education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville in 1992.

Connie is preceded in death by her sister, Hope Sidebottom (nee Spratt), her mother, Lois Spratt (nee Beams), her father, Edward Spratt, and her son-in-law, Darryl Duessel.

Connie is lovingly remembered by her children, David Christian Reynolds and Nicole Duessel (nee Reynolds); her grandchildren, Taylor Reynolds, Shelby Duessel and Christopher Duessel; her brother, David Spratt and sister-in-law, Diane Spratt; her niece, Heather Jones; and countless former students.

Connie taught secondary education in Ohio and Kansas throughout her early career. She began teaching Business Education at Kirkwood High School in 1987, dedicating over 20 years to the district until her retirement in May 2007. Connie taught night classes at Saint Louis Community College, believing that education should be accessible to all.

Known as "Nana" to many, Connie provided a safe home for everyone. A lover of warm environments, Connie enjoyed many trips to Jamaica and Hawaii. If far from a beach, Connie enjoyed lounging by her backyard pool - ideally with family and friends! Connie loved to read, especially Danielle Steel novels, and hosted many Bridge game nights. After retirement, Connie volunteered as a child caretaker during Mothers of Preschoolers meetings at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. Connie loved animals, with dogs and fish always in her household.

Rather than a funeral service, Connie has requested a small event with family to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Humane Society of Missouri or the Missouri State Teachers Foundation, both causes dear to Connie's heart.