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Miller, Connie Sue (Wallace)

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Obituary of Miller, Connie Sue (Wallace)

Connie Miller, 63, went to heaven on Friday morning, November 30, 2018.  She was at home in Carrollton, Texas, when she passed away after a long fight against cancer. Connie was born in Lima, Ohio to Charles and Betty Wallace.  She was frequently tormented by her older brother, Bill, but always wanted to do what Bill was doing.  After graduating from Elida High School, she graduated from The Ohio State University in Music Education.  If you recall the 1977 Orange Bowl halftime, Connie was the (only) female trumpet player.  After graduation came several jobs as a music teacher, some instrumental and some in elementary music, with a long break to be at home with her two fun children.  For the last 13 years, Connie and the thousand Kent Elementary students in her classes have entertained, with the kids usually not recognizing that the fun things they were doing were part of the curriculum.  Parents witnessed tremendous musical performances, as Connie transformed chaos into creativity. Before Connie attended Ohio State, her brother Bill became friends with Mark Miller.  While Mark was away in the military, Bill started dating Mark’s sister, Barb, who also was rooming with Connie in college.  Bill married Barb.  Seeing the pattern, Mark and Connie followed suit in 1978.  That arrangement worked out tremendously for Mark and Connie, who had two terrific children, Megan and Eric.  Megan (Jeff Ginn) now lives in Carrollton, while Eric (Leigha Paine) is in Orlando.  Three energetic grand-daughters (Abigail, Kaitlyn, Hannah) provided many hours of enjoyment. Connie’s musical abilities went beyond the classroom to church.  For 20 years, Connie was the orchestra director at Highland Baptist Church in Ohio, honoring God with music.  At First Baptist Church Carrollton, Connie continued her worship as a trumpet player. One of the blessings of Connie’s music has been the friends she made at school and church.  As Connie’s health worsened, those friends became more supportive.  We are forever grateful to them. Family and friends can gather from 3:00 to 6:00 on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at North Dallas Funeral Home.  The funeral will be held at 10:00 on Monday, December 3, 2018, at First Baptist Carrollton Church at the Fields. For those who wish to honor Connie with a gift, please donate to your local church or you favorite charity, instead of flowers. Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.

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  1. Diane LeCount (formerly Huseman) says:

    I was one of Ms. Miller’s students in her first years at Kent Elementary in the early 2000s. I remember enjoying singing and playing games and I loved music class. I would often go help her after school (I went to the after school daycare there), and one time in 5th grade she let me “play” her trumpet.
    Years later, I still play trumpet, I went on to UNT and majored in music education, marched DCI, and I’m now in my 4th year teaching high school band in San Antonio.
    I found out through one of my students yesterday that Ms. Miller passed away a couple years ago, and I just wanted to share with others what she meant to me. She gave me a great start to music, and I’m very grateful for the time I had her in my life.

    Diane LeCount (formerly Huseman)

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I was one of Ms. Miller's students in her first years at Kent Elementary in the early 2000s. I remember enjoying singing and playing games and I loved music class. I would often go help her after school (I went to the after school daycare there), and one time in 5th grade she let me "play" her trumpet.
    Years later, I still play trumpet, I went on to UNT and majored in music education, marched DCI, and I'm now in my 4th year teaching high school band in San Antonio.
    I found out through one of my students yesterday that Ms. Miller passed away a couple years ago, and I just wanted to share with others what she meant to me. She gave me a great start to music, and I'm very grateful for the time I had her in my life.

  2. Lisa Aiello DeLeon says:

    Mark and family:
    I’m truly saddened to hear about Connie and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lots of great memories from our Techneglas days to cherish forever.

    Lisa Aiello DeLeon

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Mark and family:
    I’m truly saddened to hear about Connie and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lots of great memories from our Techneglas days to cherish forever.

  3. Toqualee McDonough says:

    Mark and family – We are so sorry to hear about Connie. You have our heartfelt sympathy – from our girls as well.
    Norman and Toq. McDonough

    Toqualee McDonough

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Mark and family - We are so sorry to hear about Connie. You have our heartfelt sympathy - from our girls as well.
    Norman and Toq. McDonough

  4. Odalys says:

    Bill & Mark,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Please, know that I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

    Odalys

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Bill & Mark,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Please, know that I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

  5. Mark and Toni Smith says:

    Mark and Family,
    We are so sad to hear of Connie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you today and in the coming months. Although we have been apart for many years, know how much we love you and Connie and the years we lived close by and attended church together. Those were sweet times. She will be greatly missed.

    Mark and Toni Smith

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Mark and Family,
    We are so sad to hear of Connie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you today and in the coming months. Although we have been apart for many years, know how much we love you and Connie and the years we lived close by and attended church together. Those were sweet times. She will be greatly missed.

  6. Bill and Beth Taylo says:

    Such fun memories we have of such wonderful friends! Our deepest sympathy to Mark, Megan, Eric and the entire family. Love and prayers, Bill and Beth

    Bill and Beth Taylo

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Such fun memories we have of such wonderful friends! Our deepest sympathy to Mark, Megan, Eric and the entire family. Love and prayers, Bill and Beth

  7. Belinda & Dave Johnson says:

    Mark – We were in the the same married couples Sunday School class for several years while attending Highland Baptist Church in Grove City. Our heart goes out to you & your family as you grieve. Connie was sweet & soft spoken. May you find comfort in knowing she is with her Savior. You are in our prayers.

    Belinda & Dave Johnson

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Mark - We were in the the same married couples Sunday School class for several years while attending Highland Baptist Church in Grove City. Our heart goes out to you & your family as you grieve. Connie was sweet & soft spoken. May you find comfort in knowing she is with her Savior. You are in our prayers.

  8. Tim & Cheryl Winker says:

    We are so thankful for Mark & Connie’s friendship over the years, and we will miss Connie’s energetic and sweet presence in our lives. We are so thankful to know that she is at home with her Lord now and that her toil on this earth has ended. Goodbye sweet friend.

    Tim & Cheryl Winker

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    We are so thankful for Mark & Connie's friendship over the years, and we will miss Connie's energetic and sweet presence in our lives. We are so thankful to know that she is at home with her Lord now and that her toil on this earth has ended. Goodbye sweet friend.

8 thoughts on “Miller, Connie Sue (Wallace)”

  1. Diane LeCount (formerly Huseman)

    I was one of Ms. Miller’s students in her first years at Kent Elementary in the early 2000s. I remember enjoying singing and playing games and I loved music class. I would often go help her after school (I went to the after school daycare there), and one time in 5th grade she let me “play” her trumpet.
    Years later, I still play trumpet, I went on to UNT and majored in music education, marched DCI, and I’m now in my 4th year teaching high school band in San Antonio.
    I found out through one of my students yesterday that Ms. Miller passed away a couple years ago, and I just wanted to share with others what she meant to me. She gave me a great start to music, and I’m very grateful for the time I had her in my life.

    Diane LeCount (formerly Huseman)

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I was one of Ms. Miller's students in her first years at Kent Elementary in the early 2000s. I remember enjoying singing and playing games and I loved music class. I would often go help her after school (I went to the after school daycare there), and one time in 5th grade she let me "play" her trumpet.
    Years later, I still play trumpet, I went on to UNT and majored in music education, marched DCI, and I'm now in my 4th year teaching high school band in San Antonio.
    I found out through one of my students yesterday that Ms. Miller passed away a couple years ago, and I just wanted to share with others what she meant to me. She gave me a great start to music, and I'm very grateful for the time I had her in my life.

  2. Lisa Aiello DeLeon

    Mark and family:
    I’m truly saddened to hear about Connie and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lots of great memories from our Techneglas days to cherish forever.

    Lisa Aiello DeLeon

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Mark and family:
    I’m truly saddened to hear about Connie and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lots of great memories from our Techneglas days to cherish forever.

  3. Toqualee McDonough

    Mark and family – We are so sorry to hear about Connie. You have our heartfelt sympathy – from our girls as well.
    Norman and Toq. McDonough

    Toqualee McDonough

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Mark and family - We are so sorry to hear about Connie. You have our heartfelt sympathy - from our girls as well.
    Norman and Toq. McDonough

  4. Bill & Mark,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Please, know that I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

    Odalys

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Bill & Mark,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Please, know that I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

  5. Mark and Toni Smith

    Mark and Family,
    We are so sad to hear of Connie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you today and in the coming months. Although we have been apart for many years, know how much we love you and Connie and the years we lived close by and attended church together. Those were sweet times. She will be greatly missed.

    Mark and Toni Smith

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Mark and Family,
    We are so sad to hear of Connie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you today and in the coming months. Although we have been apart for many years, know how much we love you and Connie and the years we lived close by and attended church together. Those were sweet times. She will be greatly missed.

  6. Bill and Beth Taylo

    Such fun memories we have of such wonderful friends! Our deepest sympathy to Mark, Megan, Eric and the entire family. Love and prayers, Bill and Beth

    Bill and Beth Taylo

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Such fun memories we have of such wonderful friends! Our deepest sympathy to Mark, Megan, Eric and the entire family. Love and prayers, Bill and Beth

  7. Belinda & Dave Johnson

    Mark – We were in the the same married couples Sunday School class for several years while attending Highland Baptist Church in Grove City. Our heart goes out to you & your family as you grieve. Connie was sweet & soft spoken. May you find comfort in knowing she is with her Savior. You are in our prayers.

    Belinda & Dave Johnson

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Mark - We were in the the same married couples Sunday School class for several years while attending Highland Baptist Church in Grove City. Our heart goes out to you & your family as you grieve. Connie was sweet & soft spoken. May you find comfort in knowing she is with her Savior. You are in our prayers.

  8. Tim & Cheryl Winker

    We are so thankful for Mark & Connie’s friendship over the years, and we will miss Connie’s energetic and sweet presence in our lives. We are so thankful to know that she is at home with her Lord now and that her toil on this earth has ended. Goodbye sweet friend.

    Tim & Cheryl Winker

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    We are so thankful for Mark & Connie's friendship over the years, and we will miss Connie's energetic and sweet presence in our lives. We are so thankful to know that she is at home with her Lord now and that her toil on this earth has ended. Goodbye sweet friend.

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