Farmington- Connie Lee Wheeler, 60, of Farmington, passed away at 1:13 PM on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Unity-Point Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, with her husband and children by her side. She was born on June 28, 1961 in Canton, a daughter of Dexter William and Donna Louise (Rusk) Harkness. She married Lawrence Gene Wheeler, the love of her life of 44 years on October 15, 1977 in Elmwood. He survives.
Also surviving is her mother, Donna Harkness of Farmington, her loving children, Brett (Jennifer) Wheeler of Farmington; Nathan (Kate) Wheeler of Hanna City; Crystal (Jermiah Seymour) Wheeler of Peoria; four grandchildren, that she loved with all her heart, Kloey, Faith, Garrett, and Griffin Wheeler; two sisters, Candy McVey, and Tammy Nagel both of Farmington.
She was a member of the Farmington Moose Lodge, Connie loved everyone she met and had a huge heart for Toby, and all her beloved fur babies. She loved camping and fishing with her family and friends at Cabin Fever. She was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan, she never missed a game, and loved her #44 Anthony Rizzo. Connie loved attending and supporting her grandchildren in all their activities, she was always their biggest fan. She loved doing her diamond paintings, which helped pass the days for her. She is much loved and will be missed by so many.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Cabin Fever in Victoria, Illinois. The family would love for anyone who was touched in life by Connie to please attend, to remember, celebrate, and share stories of this amazing woman. Cremation rites will be accorded through Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington. Burial of ashes will take place in Oakridge Cemetery in Farmington at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Farmington Fire/Rescue squad 1100, or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or St Jude Children’s Hospital. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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