Connie Sue Waters
Connie Sue Waters, age 77, of O’Fallon, MO, formerly of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. She was born on Monday, October 8, 1945 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Frank & Rachael R. (Royalty) Tipton. She married Charles W. ‘Bill’ Waters on November 6, 1965 in St. Boniface Catholic Church. He survives. Connie was a graduate of the Gem City Business College. Connie did secretarial work at Chaddock School and the Quincy Healthcare Management, retiring in 2015. Connie was a member of Melrose Chapel.
Connie was the president of the Moberly, MO Lioness Club. She was also a member of the Elks. Connie loved square dancing and line dancing and was also involved in many fund raising activities over the years. Connie was an accomplished pianist and loved to play, she also played cards and dominos every week for several years.
Connie loved time spent with family. She loved Christmas most of all with all of the shopping and preparations. On Christmas Eve with all of the kids she fixed her famous and delicious cheese soup with Papa Murphy’s pizza. On Christmas Day she would prepare roast beef with all the trimmings for 30 to 35 people.
In addition to her husband, Connie is also survived by:
THREE SONS: Brent Waters (Melanie), Damon Waters and Jeffrey Waters.
GRANDCHILDREN: Dylan Charles Waters, Andrew Jon William Waters and Paige Lauren Waters.
SISTER: Nancy Schnoor.
NIECES & NEPHEWS: Charlene Willis, Jim Tipton (Mary), David Tipton (Patti), Julie Royson, Peggy Schnoor and Lisa Schnoor.
Numerous other relatives and friends also survive including A COUSIN: Larry Royalty (Susie) and a BROTHER-IN-LAW: Delano Waters of Chicago.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Bill Tipton along with his wife Norma.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA).
The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jeff even though I didn’t get a chance to meet your mom what you have shared with me she is a wonderful woman. She will forever be your Angel. My condolences to you and your family during this time.
Dear Bill & Family,
We are saddened to learn of Connie’s death. I believe the last time we saw you we were at the Elks.
Thinking of you.
As ever,
Dick & Pat Wentura
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Love Arthea
Deepest condolences Charles. May you find comfort in your memories.
Bill, I am sorry for the loss of Connie. My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless each of you the graces needed during your time of grieving.
Dan Murphy
Dan, Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers for my wife Connie. She fought a long and courageous battle. She was the love of my life. We did everything together. Never apart. Only Viet Nam duty kept us apart. We have three sons GOD blessed us with and three grandchildren. GOD BLESS you and your family and thanks for thinking of us. Your prayers are appreciated.
Bill, Brent, Damon and Jeff
And grandkids
We r so very sorry to hear of your loss of Connie
May her memory be a blessing to all of you
Love
Marla and Bruce Levinson
Alex & Andrea Levinson, William & Lauren
Levinson & Sarah & Steve Bauer
Thanks!
Thank you!
Bill and Family, so sorry to hear about Connie, you and family are in my Thoughts and Prayers.
Bill and Family, We are saddned to hear of Connie’s passing. We enjoyed her in domino games we attended, and meals we had together.
Sorry we couldn’t make the trip down for the funeral. I am dealing with some coming heart procedures, and all the pre-op, test involved. You and Family are in our thoughts and orayers.
Paul and Grace Shoemaker