Connie Jane Blessing
January 11, 1949 ~ May 26, 2019
Connie Jane Blessing, age 70, died unexpectedly at her home in Columbus, Indiana on Sunday, May 26, 2019.
She was born January 11, 1949 in Columbus, Indiana to Robert and Rosemary (Paswater) Huston. Connie married Robert Blessing on July 21, 1973 at New Hope in Columbus, Indiana.
Connie was a graduate of Columbus High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Ball State and a master’s degree from Indiana University. She was a much beloved business and vocational teacher at Greensburg High School for over 40 years. She also taught part-time for many years at IUPUC and IVY Tech. She loved running into former students who were now using the business skills she had taught them to succeed in life.
She enjoyed reading, quilting, having tea at Tina’s Tea Room and spending time with her granddaughter. She was active in her home ec group and belonged to a local quilt guild.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Perry Huston and Randall Huston.
Connie is survived by her loving husband Robert; one daughter, Erin (Randy) Kingery; and one granddaughter, Ella Kingery of Greenwood, Indiana; one sister, Cheryl (Tom) Harman of Columbus, Indiana; sisters-in-law, Kathy Huston of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, Connie (Larry) VanEst of Columbus, and Brenda Blessing of St. Joseph, Missouri; nieces, Kristi Harman and Andrea (Travis) Lichlyter; nephews, Eric (Tara) VanEst, Dale VanEst, Kyle (Desirea) Harman, and Craig (Jasmine) Huston; great nephews, Ryder Harman, Elum VanEst, and Michael England; and great nieces, Ava Lichlyter, Marley VanEst, Brooke and Brenna England. Connie is also survived by many cousins and dear friends.
A celebration of Connie’s life will be held 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. Pastor Jason Hyer of The United Methodist Church, and second cousin to Connie, will conduct a brief service starting at 3:30 p.m.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to Greensburg Community Schools Education Foundation, Inc (http://greensburgsef.ss8.sharpschool.com/home).
The family asks those attending services to dress casually and bring your favorite Connie story.
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Hello, Erin Michelle I am so sorry to hear about this. Please contact me if you need anything. 8123501773. Miss you dearly and this breaks my heart. Laura Z is wantig to reach out as well!Love you!Nikki Jo
Bob, My sincere sympathy to you and your family.Nancy Whipker
My husband & I would like to send our deepest sympathies to the Blessing family. We loved Connie and she was a wonderful lady to visit with when she came into our shop. She enjoyed our store and was always such a pleasure. She will definitely be missed here. We had a Christmas Gala last year and she really enjoyed it and couldn’t wait for the Gala for this year. We plan to save her a special seat??Peace be with you all
Bob…I am sorry to hear of your loss. I worked reassessment with you and see you at the voting booths from time to time and I am praying for understanding for you and your family at this time. with deepest sympathy..
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Blessing’s passing. Fond memories of her as our teacher at GCHS! We will keep her family in our thoughts & prayers.
Bob, you have my sincere sympathy. I considered Connie one of my closest friends. We taught together at Greensburg my entire career. I miss her so much now. My prayers go to you, Erin, and the rest of the family. Words can not express my feeling of sorrow for your family.
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I miss my “Queen of the Road” a million times and in a million ways everyday.
Brenda….sorry about your loss. I have tried to find you for years. Hope you are well. Sincerely, Jerri (Kintner) Chalfant
Bob and family, so sorry to hear of Connie‘s passing. We had so many fun times in high school together and afterwords working at the bank. I remember your beautiful wedding day. Please know that others share in your loss and will continue to remember Connie and what a wonderful person she was.
Bob and Nancy Carson Phillips
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Cherish the many years having Connie on our high school faculty. Her smiles and wonderful personality enriched both students and faculty of G.C.H.S. Following her retirement, she regularly joined our retired teachers breakfast gathering on the first Monday of each month. Those times will be sorely missed but not forgotten.
Larry & Judy Glore
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Connie was my dear friend all through school. We started first grade together at Petersville and then graduated together from Columbus High School in 1967. I have so many fond memories . . . camping together, her sunshine yellow bedroom, learning to make crystal cut candy, going to basketball games in snowstorms just to name a few. After high school we lost touch as we each went on to the next chapter of our lives. I believe my mom sold my piano to Connie for Erin so maybe a bit of friendship continued on through music. This picture was taken in September, 2018 when 4 of us Petersville graduates got together for pizza. It was a wonderful time of catching up and laughing at memories shared. I’m so glad to have had this one last time to be with Connie. To Bob, Erin, & Cheryl ~ I’m so sorry about her passing so unexpectedly, but please know that Connie lives on in the memories of the many lives she touched. My prayers and thoughts are with you. ~ Cheryl Carman Roberts (San Diego, CA)