Connie, the oldest child of the late, Will and Jessie Mae Harris, was born August 30, 1935 in Perry, Florida. She was educated in the school system of Taylor County. After meeting the father of her children, they later moved to Hobe Sound, Florida where she became a member of New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Connie worked as a housekeeper and Home Health Aid on Jupiter Island until she retired at the age of 70. Connie took a break from housekeeping during the late 70's to become a volunteer coordinator at Hobe Sound Elementary where she helped establish the Math Lab! She was an active member of New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church until she was unable to attend due to illness. In 2018, Connie moved to Port Saint Lucie, Fl, to be loved and cared for by her daughter, Priscilla. Connie loved to cook, bake and create her own recipes to share with the family. She loved to quilt and craft. She was an avid book reader and especially enjoyed reading her bible and newspaper every morning with a cup of coffee. She peacefully departed this life surrounded by her loving family.
Connie was preceded in death by the father of her children, Reverend Soney D. Pettway Sr., son, Warren F. Pettway Sr. and siblings, Annie J., Ellar Wease and Priscilla Williams and Lonnie and Will G. Harris.
Connie's love will forever be remembered by her children, Joseph Brown of Perry, FL, Soney Pettway Jr of Gainzville, Fl, Gregory Pettway of Lake City, Fl, Priscilla (George) Franklin of Port St. Lucie, Fl, Stewart Pettway of Port St. Lucie, Fl, special granddaughter, Serenity Franklin of Port St. Lucie, Fl, siblings, Henry Harris of Port St. Lucie, Fl, Billy Harris of Gainesville, Fl, brother in love, James Williams of Williston, Fl, Delores Cartwright Fairbanks, Fl and many loving grandchildren, great-grands, great-GREAT-grands, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
A Funeral service will occur Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM at New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 8224 SE Pettway St, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 with a Committal service to follow at Fernhill Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, 1501 S Kanner Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994.
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