Connie Lemon

Obituary of Connie Lemon Connie Sue (Reid) Lemon, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 in The Villages, FL. She was born October 10, 1939 to Wayne & Rhuby (Dull) Reid in Kalamazoo, MI and moved to Lady Lake, FL in 2005. Connie was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2009. The chemo treatments had the cancer beat but the cancer progressed into her muscles and then she was diagnosed with Dermatomyositis which is a gradual weakening of the muscles. In June 2010 she reached a plateau and fought a long lingering battle until finally succumbing. Connie graduated from Richland High School in 1957. She married Larry Graff and they had 2 children, Becky and Charles. Larry and Connie divorced in 1967 and in 1970 she married James Lemon. She worked as a secretary for Clarage Fan Co. until they closed the doors in 1983. Jim & Connie moved to Homestead, FL and Connie stated to work for Charles R. Sowe, Esq. as his legal secretary. Then she worked for Stearns, Weaver, et al, a large Law Firm in Miami, FL. Jim & Connie had 2 main hobbies which afforded them the excuse and opportunity to travel extensively throughout the United States and Canada. Their hobbies were raising rabbits and family genealogy. Connie was very active in many National and local rabbit clubs winning numerous awards and honors. She also enjoyed cooking, sewing and other handy crafts. Connie was known to her family and friends to love life and laughter. Survivors include her husband, James, Lady Lake, FL; sons Kevin Lemon, Lacey, WA; Charles Graff, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; daughters Becky Bohne, Homestead, FL; Michelle Brazier, Plainwell, MI; Teresa Knisely, Logansport, IN; brother Norman Reid, Otsego, MI; sister Frances Landsberger, Otsego, MI; Sharon Nunnelee, Wayland, MI; 8 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Florida funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 pm Tues, Feb 15, 2011 at Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake Chapel. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011 at Beyers Funeral Home. Michigan Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 pm Friday, Feb 18, 2011 at the Langeland Family Funeral Home, 145 W. Battle Creek St., Galesburg, MI, 49053; phone 269-343-1508. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11:00 to 1:00 pm with burial in Cook Cemetery, OP Ave, Pavilion Twp., Scotts, MI. In lieu of flowers the family request donations in memory of Connie to the American Cancer Society, your local chapter. Visitation Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011 at Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake. Services Florida funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 pm Tues, Feb 15, 2011 at Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake Chapel. Interment Burial will be at Cooks Cemetery, Scotts, MI. Memorials In lieu of flowers the family request donations in memory of Connie to the American Cancer Society, your local chapter.

Connie Lemon

October 10, 1939 - February 12, 2011