Connie Cole

Constance Clara "Connie" Cole, age 67, of Long Beach, passed away on October 16, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Dolores Fennell; a sister, Geraldine Hammons; her father and mother-in-law, Gentry and Lucille Cole; and a niece, Mitzi Cole.
Survivors include her husband, Bill "Chunky" Cole, her children, Ryan Cole and Christopher Cole; her siblings, Billy (Laura) Fennell, Pam (Frank) Pinnix, Jackie (Bobby) Bates, and G.O. (Marsha) Fennell; 2 brothers-in-law, Ronnie Hammons and Gentry "Buddy" (Patty) Cole; and her numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews that she loved as her own. Her greatest joy was "playing grandmaw" to Halle, Hannah, Anderson, Porter, Liam, and Reed.
Mrs. Cole was a lifelong resident of Long Beach and was a graduate of Long Beach High School.  She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Southern Mississippi where she remained an avid Eagle fan.  She was a beloved teacher at Long Beach High School for 45 years and made a tremendous impact on the many students she taught.  Connie was an active member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church where she was a lector, commentator, member of the condolence committee, a member of the RCIA Team, a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and served in the home bound ministry.  She was also a member of the Carnival Association of Long Beach for many years.
Visitation will be on Thursday, October 19, 2017, from 2 - 5 pm at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 E Beach Blvd., Long Beach, MS.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 5 pm in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church or the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, is serving the family and online condolences may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com