Connie Kindle was a resident of Mennonite Memorial Home
Constance F. “Connie” Kindle, 79, died on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at 8:08 a.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.
She was born on March 29, 1941, in Greenup, Kentucky, to the late Silas and Fannie Shepherd. On Jan. 19, 1957, Connie married James L. Kindle, Sr. and he preceded her in death on June 4, 2016.
Connie held a few jobs in her lifetime, but especially enjoyed her time as a homemaker. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church of Ada.
She is survived by four sons: James Kindle Jr of Ansonia, Steve (Louise) Kindle of Dola, Todd Kindle of New Paris, and Scott (Angie) Kindle of Ada; a daughter, Lisa Wilhelm of Ada; 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and a brother, Roger (Kandy) Shepherd of Kenton.
She was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, private family services are being held at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada with Pastor Don Ayers officiating. Burial will be in Dola Cemetery, Dola.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Liberty Baptist Church of Ada.
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