Constance "Connie" Ann Nagel's Obituary
Constance "Connie" Ann Nagel, age 79, of Lewes, DE passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center in Millsboro, DE. She was born on Sunday, July 14, 1935 in Washington, DC, daughter of the late John Milton and Virginia Mae (Burnett) Nagel.
Connie graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1954 and would further her education at the University of Maryland. She would then start a lifelong career with AAA where she held various positions until retirement in 1989 as a Purchase Agent with 30 plus dedicated years. Connie loved sports and was an active participant in the AAA athletics activities including golf, basketball, softball and Duck Pin Bowling. Although she didn’t play football, she was a Washington Redskins fan.
Connie had a generous heart and she dedicated countless hours volunteering. She played a tambourine for the Salvation Army in her younger days. She often did pet sitting for friends and many other people. Above all, Connie was a dedicated caretaker who helped many families through difficult times.
When time permitted, Connie enjoyed dancing, square and especially ball room dancing. She loved meeting people and anyone that she met became an instant friend. Connie was a member of Camp Rehoboth and had a wide social circle through which she established many long lasting friendships. She also enjoyed good gatherings and her favorite drink of Crown Royal. Connie will be remembered for her positive attitude, story-telling and always having a good time.
In addition to her parents Connie was preceded in death by her two brothers, Jack and Jimmy Nagel. She is survived by her partner of 35 years, Miriam R. Barton; her three sisters: Barbara Blanton of NC, Caryll Moore and her husband Jack of the Villages, FL and Judy Johnston and her husband Joe of Sneads Ferry, NC; and her brother-in-law, Mark Zivcovich of Baltimore, MD; numerous nieces, nephews, dear friends and her beloved Westie, Saucy.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 31, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM. Friends may also visit from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Interment will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 12 Noon at Cedar Hill Cemetery 4111 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suitland, MD.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, DE Valley chapter, P.O. BOX 625, Georgetown, DE 19947 or Salvation Army, Attn: Use for Sussex County, P.O. Box 1304, Millsboro, DE 19966.
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