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She always had a smile on her face and was a joy to be around. I'll miss that contagious laugh. Joe Gottbrath
Connie Sue Noel, the most beautiful woman in all the world, transitioned to the other side, March 29th, 2024 at the age of 74 after a courageous 3 year journey with cancer.
Connie was born in Glasgow, KY, on June 10th, 1949, to the late Willa Mae (Billie) Francis and the late Dumas Ray Turner. Her Mother later married (the late) Jessie Thompson who officially adopted and raised Connie and her sister, Pat (London).
After attending Hiseville High School, graduating Class of 1967, she went on to attend Nursing School in Nashville, TN and later moved to Louisville, KY where she began her career as an Associate Nurse and Caregiver until she retired in 2016.
Connie cared so much for others and gave everyone her all. She touched many lives with her loving personality, generous heart and her affinity for sass, with a side of middle finger.
Affectionately known as Mama, Gi, Aunt Connie, Con Con, SISTER; Connie taught us to laugh, love and live life to the fullest. How to play cards, how to host the best parties, how to always do for others and how to make the best cheese eggs and grits this side of anywhere. She surrounded herself with the sassiest and best of friends always. Her sense of adventure and independence, penchant for both God and the mystic, her kindness and love for humanity will live on in all of us forever.
Connie was an excellent bridge player earning the status of Ruby Life Master. She played bridge until the very end, winning her bracket, with her beloved partner, her soul mate, her husband, Stuart Ray on Day 5 of the National Bridge Tournament just 10 days before she passed.
Thank you Mama for sharing your huge heart and uncanny sense of humor with us all. I know your spirit remains here with us. I can feel you in everything, everywhere, all at once. We will see you on the other side.
Connie is survived by her husband Stuart Ray, her daughter Shannon Noel, son in law John Webb and her grandsons; Booker Martin (15) and Riley McEwan (13), of Los Angeles, CA; her brother in law Leslie London, nephews Chris London (Stacy) and Steven London (Lindsay) and nieces and nephews; Leslie Ann, Kristin, Olivia, Hallyn, Jordan, Hunter, Carsyn,Taylor, Spencer, Angie, Julie, Tammy, Mackey, Lindsay, and Joyce. Stepsons from her former marriage to (deceased) Dr. Robert Noel; Tommy (Sarah), Jon (Kristi), and their children; Thomas, Alex, Abby, Nick, Luke, and Natalie. Cousins Clayton, Mark, Cindy and Liz and numerous other extended family, friends and bridge partners.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her step son Martin Noel and her best friend, her “sister,” Pat London.
A Celebration of Life will be held June 15th from 2-5pm at The Willow Room, 1400 Willow Ave, Louisville, KY.
We would love if you would like to add your own message, memory or photo of Connie to this page so that we may all enjoy. Thank you.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “The Louisville Bridge Association” in memory of Connie Noel and Pat London.
Please mail donations to:
The Louisville Bridge Association
9870 Linn Station Rd.
Louisville, KY 40223
Connie was born in Glasgow, KY, on June 10th, 1949, to the late Willa Mae (Billie) Francis and the late Dumas Ray Turner. Her Mother later married (the late) Jessie Thompson who officially adopted and raised Connie and her sister, Pat (London).
After attending Hiseville High School, graduating Class of 1967, she went on to attend Nursing School in Nashville, TN and later moved to Louisville, KY where she began her career as an Associate Nurse and Caregiver until she retired in 2016.
Connie cared so much for others and gave everyone her all. She touched many lives with her loving personality, generous heart and her affinity for sass, with a side of middle finger.
Affectionately known as Mama, Gi, Aunt Connie, Con Con, SISTER; Connie taught us to laugh, love and live life to the fullest. How to play cards, how to host the best parties, how to always do for others and how to make the best cheese eggs and grits this side of anywhere. She surrounded herself with the sassiest and best of friends always. Her sense of adventure and independence, penchant for both God and the mystic, her kindness and love for humanity will live on in all of us forever.
Connie was an excellent bridge player earning the status of Ruby Life Master. She played bridge until the very end, winning her bracket, with her beloved partner, her soul mate, her husband, Stuart Ray on Day 5 of the National Bridge Tournament just 10 days before she passed.
Thank you Mama for sharing your huge heart and uncanny sense of humor with us all. I know your spirit remains here with us. I can feel you in everything, everywhere, all at once. We will see you on the other side.
Connie is survived by her husband Stuart Ray, her daughter Shannon Noel, son in law John Webb and her grandsons; Booker Martin (15) and Riley McEwan (13), of Los Angeles, CA; her brother in law Leslie London, nephews Chris London (Stacy) and Steven London (Lindsay) and nieces and nephews; Leslie Ann, Kristin, Olivia, Hallyn, Jordan, Hunter, Carsyn,Taylor, Spencer, Angie, Julie, Tammy, Mackey, Lindsay, and Joyce. Stepsons from her former marriage to (deceased) Dr. Robert Noel; Tommy (Sarah), Jon (Kristi), and their children; Thomas, Alex, Abby, Nick, Luke, and Natalie. Cousins Clayton, Mark, Cindy and Liz and numerous other extended family, friends and bridge partners.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her step son Martin Noel and her best friend, her “sister,” Pat London.
A Celebration of Life will be held June 15th from 2-5pm at The Willow Room, 1400 Willow Ave, Louisville, KY.
We would love if you would like to add your own message, memory or photo of Connie to this page so that we may all enjoy. Thank you.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “The Louisville Bridge Association” in memory of Connie Noel and Pat London.
Please mail donations to:
The Louisville Bridge Association
9870 Linn Station Rd.
Louisville, KY 40223
Tributes
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April 30
April 30
A POEM FOR MY MAMA
Sister, Mama
Aunt Connie and Gi
Our Con Con, our Connie
Our illuminati
Easter Egg Hunts
A houseful of guests
A cool Whiskey Slush
Her parties were best!
Rummy and friendship
Laughter and smack talk
A few middle fingers
A fuck you or two
She always was there for you
A phone call, a card
She celebrated your birthday
And she made you laugh hard
Independent and strong
Courageous and brave
Resilience, Tenacity
Her two middle names
A prankster
A jokester
A Virginia Slim
toker
A hottie, a model
A bona fide Queen
From homecoming to pageants
Her likes never seen
Her beauty, her wit
Her charisma, her charm
She did unto others
And never did harm
She was feisty and fiery
Sarcastic and sly
She found it easy to laugh
and easy to cry
A tough cookie from birth
Her life wasn’t easy
But she damn well made it her own
And…she made her eggs cheesy :)
She loved wine and martinis
And meeting up with her girls
From Vegas to Indy
She took many a twirl
This was my Mother.
My Mama. Our Gi!
She taught us to love
And to laugh and to BE
She loved Video Poker
And Bridge games all day
Her faith was unwavering
She knew how to pray
Her home was a welcoming
Safe zone for all
From Log Cabin to Lyndon
To the Highlands et al
A mind full of genius
Sarcasm and wit
If she had something to say
She said it with grit
Design skills unmatched
Her style impeccable
Her clothing and home
Absolutely Exceptional
Always up for adventure
She’d pack a cooler and go
She lived life to the fullest
And opposed the word “no”
A caregiver, a friend
She’d give the shirt off her back
She was loving and generous
Wanted no one to lack
She and her sister
Her sister and she
Together forever
And ever they’ll be
It’s almost as if
we can’t see them apart
Two minds and two foul mouths
Yet from the same heart
Pat and Connie
Connie and Pat
Those “sisters” are mighty
No doubt about that
Nephews and Nieces
Kids, Grandkids and Friends
She loved every one of us
A love that won’t end
Her brother in law, Leslie
Her strength every day
From Hiseville to Louisville
There’s so much to say
Chris and Steven,
she loved them each as her own
From babies to teens
to men fully grown
Their wives and their kids
She adored them all too
A family will grow
When it’s love that you do
With her son in law John
She shared many a joke
Making fun of her daughter
Oh, so much fun they could poke
Booker and Riley, she witnessed
both of their births
Her grandsons she loved
From the moon to the earth
But her soul mate, her partner
This was the love of her life
Her Stuart, forever
Her husband, his wife
Sun-chasers and prisms
All rainbows of light
To cross over her threshold
Was quite a delight
She loved Jesus and God
And all prophets of love
She knew most of all
She’d meet her maker above
A third eye for the mystic
Her visions were real
She connected to others
That was always her deal
Her Mama, her Sister,
Cindy, Barb, her best mates
We know they will greet her
At those Heavenly Gates
So Dear Lord in Heaven
We pray that you might
Take our Gi in your arms
And hold her so tight
Let her know how we love her
How we’ll do our best to go on
Living, laughing and loving
Facing our troubles head on
Amen.
Sister, Mama
Aunt Connie and Gi
Our Con Con, our Connie
Our illuminati
Easter Egg Hunts
A houseful of guests
A cool Whiskey Slush
Her parties were best!
Rummy and friendship
Laughter and smack talk
A few middle fingers
A fuck you or two
She always was there for you
A phone call, a card
She celebrated your birthday
And she made you laugh hard
Independent and strong
Courageous and brave
Resilience, Tenacity
Her two middle names
A prankster
A jokester
A Virginia Slim
toker
A hottie, a model
A bona fide Queen
From homecoming to pageants
Her likes never seen
Her beauty, her wit
Her charisma, her charm
She did unto others
And never did harm
She was feisty and fiery
Sarcastic and sly
She found it easy to laugh
and easy to cry
A tough cookie from birth
Her life wasn’t easy
But she damn well made it her own
And…she made her eggs cheesy :)
She loved wine and martinis
And meeting up with her girls
From Vegas to Indy
She took many a twirl
This was my Mother.
My Mama. Our Gi!
She taught us to love
And to laugh and to BE
She loved Video Poker
And Bridge games all day
Her faith was unwavering
She knew how to pray
Her home was a welcoming
Safe zone for all
From Log Cabin to Lyndon
To the Highlands et al
A mind full of genius
Sarcasm and wit
If she had something to say
She said it with grit
Design skills unmatched
Her style impeccable
Her clothing and home
Absolutely Exceptional
Always up for adventure
She’d pack a cooler and go
She lived life to the fullest
And opposed the word “no”
A caregiver, a friend
She’d give the shirt off her back
She was loving and generous
Wanted no one to lack
She and her sister
Her sister and she
Together forever
And ever they’ll be
It’s almost as if
we can’t see them apart
Two minds and two foul mouths
Yet from the same heart
Pat and Connie
Connie and Pat
Those “sisters” are mighty
No doubt about that
Nephews and Nieces
Kids, Grandkids and Friends
She loved every one of us
A love that won’t end
Her brother in law, Leslie
Her strength every day
From Hiseville to Louisville
There’s so much to say
Chris and Steven,
she loved them each as her own
From babies to teens
to men fully grown
Their wives and their kids
She adored them all too
A family will grow
When it’s love that you do
With her son in law John
She shared many a joke
Making fun of her daughter
Oh, so much fun they could poke
Booker and Riley, she witnessed
both of their births
Her grandsons she loved
From the moon to the earth
But her soul mate, her partner
This was the love of her life
Her Stuart, forever
Her husband, his wife
Sun-chasers and prisms
All rainbows of light
To cross over her threshold
Was quite a delight
She loved Jesus and God
And all prophets of love
She knew most of all
She’d meet her maker above
A third eye for the mystic
Her visions were real
She connected to others
That was always her deal
Her Mama, her Sister,
Cindy, Barb, her best mates
We know they will greet her
At those Heavenly Gates
So Dear Lord in Heaven
We pray that you might
Take our Gi in your arms
And hold her so tight
Let her know how we love her
How we’ll do our best to go on
Living, laughing and loving
Facing our troubles head on
Amen.
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May 13
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She always had a smile on her face and was a joy to be around. I'll miss that contagious laugh. Joe Gottbrath
April 30
April 30
A POEM FOR MY MAMA
Sister, Mama
Aunt Connie and Gi
Our Con Con, our Connie
Our illuminati
Easter Egg Hunts
A houseful of guests
A cool Whiskey Slush
Her parties were best!
Rummy and friendship
Laughter and smack talk
A few middle fingers
A fuck you or two
She always was there for you
A phone call, a card
She celebrated your birthday
And she made you laugh hard
Independent and strong
Courageous and brave
Resilience, Tenacity
Her two middle names
A prankster
A jokester
A Virginia Slim
toker
A hottie, a model
A bona fide Queen
From homecoming to pageants
Her likes never seen
Her beauty, her wit
Her charisma, her charm
She did unto others
And never did harm
She was feisty and fiery
Sarcastic and sly
She found it easy to laugh
and easy to cry
A tough cookie from birth
Her life wasn’t easy
But she damn well made it her own
And…she made her eggs cheesy :)
She loved wine and martinis
And meeting up with her girls
From Vegas to Indy
She took many a twirl
This was my Mother.
My Mama. Our Gi!
She taught us to love
And to laugh and to BE
She loved Video Poker
And Bridge games all day
Her faith was unwavering
She knew how to pray
Her home was a welcoming
Safe zone for all
From Log Cabin to Lyndon
To the Highlands et al
A mind full of genius
Sarcasm and wit
If she had something to say
She said it with grit
Design skills unmatched
Her style impeccable
Her clothing and home
Absolutely Exceptional
Always up for adventure
She’d pack a cooler and go
She lived life to the fullest
And opposed the word “no”
A caregiver, a friend
She’d give the shirt off her back
She was loving and generous
Wanted no one to lack
She and her sister
Her sister and she
Together forever
And ever they’ll be
It’s almost as if
we can’t see them apart
Two minds and two foul mouths
Yet from the same heart
Pat and Connie
Connie and Pat
Those “sisters” are mighty
No doubt about that
Nephews and Nieces
Kids, Grandkids and Friends
She loved every one of us
A love that won’t end
Her brother in law, Leslie
Her strength every day
From Hiseville to Louisville
There’s so much to say
Chris and Steven,
she loved them each as her own
From babies to teens
to men fully grown
Their wives and their kids
She adored them all too
A family will grow
When it’s love that you do
With her son in law John
She shared many a joke
Making fun of her daughter
Oh, so much fun they could poke
Booker and Riley, she witnessed
both of their births
Her grandsons she loved
From the moon to the earth
But her soul mate, her partner
This was the love of her life
Her Stuart, forever
Her husband, his wife
Sun-chasers and prisms
All rainbows of light
To cross over her threshold
Was quite a delight
She loved Jesus and God
And all prophets of love
She knew most of all
She’d meet her maker above
A third eye for the mystic
Her visions were real
She connected to others
That was always her deal
Her Mama, her Sister,
Cindy, Barb, her best mates
We know they will greet her
At those Heavenly Gates
So Dear Lord in Heaven
We pray that you might
Take our Gi in your arms
And hold her so tight
Let her know how we love her
How we’ll do our best to go on
Living, laughing and loving
Facing our troubles head on
Amen.
Sister, Mama
Aunt Connie and Gi
Our Con Con, our Connie
Our illuminati
Easter Egg Hunts
A houseful of guests
A cool Whiskey Slush
Her parties were best!
Rummy and friendship
Laughter and smack talk
A few middle fingers
A fuck you or two
She always was there for you
A phone call, a card
She celebrated your birthday
And she made you laugh hard
Independent and strong
Courageous and brave
Resilience, Tenacity
Her two middle names
A prankster
A jokester
A Virginia Slim
toker
A hottie, a model
A bona fide Queen
From homecoming to pageants
Her likes never seen
Her beauty, her wit
Her charisma, her charm
She did unto others
And never did harm
She was feisty and fiery
Sarcastic and sly
She found it easy to laugh
and easy to cry
A tough cookie from birth
Her life wasn’t easy
But she damn well made it her own
And…she made her eggs cheesy :)
She loved wine and martinis
And meeting up with her girls
From Vegas to Indy
She took many a twirl
This was my Mother.
My Mama. Our Gi!
She taught us to love
And to laugh and to BE
She loved Video Poker
And Bridge games all day
Her faith was unwavering
She knew how to pray
Her home was a welcoming
Safe zone for all
From Log Cabin to Lyndon
To the Highlands et al
A mind full of genius
Sarcasm and wit
If she had something to say
She said it with grit
Design skills unmatched
Her style impeccable
Her clothing and home
Absolutely Exceptional
Always up for adventure
She’d pack a cooler and go
She lived life to the fullest
And opposed the word “no”
A caregiver, a friend
She’d give the shirt off her back
She was loving and generous
Wanted no one to lack
She and her sister
Her sister and she
Together forever
And ever they’ll be
It’s almost as if
we can’t see them apart
Two minds and two foul mouths
Yet from the same heart
Pat and Connie
Connie and Pat
Those “sisters” are mighty
No doubt about that
Nephews and Nieces
Kids, Grandkids and Friends
She loved every one of us
A love that won’t end
Her brother in law, Leslie
Her strength every day
From Hiseville to Louisville
There’s so much to say
Chris and Steven,
she loved them each as her own
From babies to teens
to men fully grown
Their wives and their kids
She adored them all too
A family will grow
When it’s love that you do
With her son in law John
She shared many a joke
Making fun of her daughter
Oh, so much fun they could poke
Booker and Riley, she witnessed
both of their births
Her grandsons she loved
From the moon to the earth
But her soul mate, her partner
This was the love of her life
Her Stuart, forever
Her husband, his wife
Sun-chasers and prisms
All rainbows of light
To cross over her threshold
Was quite a delight
She loved Jesus and God
And all prophets of love
She knew most of all
She’d meet her maker above
A third eye for the mystic
Her visions were real
She connected to others
That was always her deal
Her Mama, her Sister,
Cindy, Barb, her best mates
We know they will greet her
At those Heavenly Gates
So Dear Lord in Heaven
We pray that you might
Take our Gi in your arms
And hold her so tight
Let her know how we love her
How we’ll do our best to go on
Living, laughing and loving
Facing our troubles head on
Amen.
Gallery
Drag Queen Brunch at Le Moo with Beth Reid, Steven and Lindsay
Waterfront Park Louisville with the Grandparents :)
Sparklers at French Lick
Connie and her Mama in Glasgow
Connie, Pat and their Mama in Glasgow
Connie, Pat and their Mama
Pat and Connie
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May 3
by Andrea Rocke
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Connie and enjoying times outside of being professional. Let me tell you spending time with Connie and Pat is a once in a lifetime experience. I don't have to tell you Shannon how amazing your mom was or the stories she told about you because we already know. Love to you and your family ❤️