Constance (Owens) Ross

“I’m Hanging in Here for You.”
A few of the last words spoken by such a great woman.

On May 2nd, 2021 Constance Olivia (Owens) Ross passed away peacefully, transitioning to her next great journey. Connie took her last breath in the presence and comfort of loved ones; her Daughter, Shelle’ Manning, and several Brothers and Sisters.

Connie was the first of 10 children, (five boys and five girls), born to Cecil O’Brien Owens, Sr. & Lena Ruth Winters in Huntsville, Texas on September 3, 1946. She had become the Matriarch of this family when we lost both Parents in 2009.  She was our Rock!

Connie lived a long and joyous life, one that gave definition and meaning to the term: ‘friendship”.  She could name childhood friends from Elementary through her days at East High School in Denver — and she loved and cherished each and every one of you.

Connie was a loving devoted Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Aunt, Great-Aunt, Great-Great Aunt and ’Grandy’. No one could tell a story better than Connie, she remembered everything and when she spoke, we would listen for all those little tidbits of our family history in the stories she held so close to her heart. She freely shared her knowledge, common sense and guidance — never fearing to speak her mind, though always wishing you to be your best self and helping where she could. Never has there been a more thoughtful, loving, and caring person. She had a heart of gold, an open mind, and a willingness to share with anyone.

“No regrets”!  She had none!  She wanted to let you all know that she was leaving this place…to go to that place … that place called “Heaven”. “I have loved, and I have been loved”. “And for that, I thank you all”; “Be well and stay safe”; “Take care of each other”; “Love everyone you can… Now!”; “And “Don’t Cry for Me”.

Connie is survived by:

Her Daughter: Shelle’ Lynne Manning (Cecil and Lena’s first Grandchild); Her Stepson: Phillip E. Ross and Stepdaughter; Delise D. Coleman, Her Grandchildren: Granddaughter: Jemiko Arne’ Price, and Husband Alexis (Lex) James Price; and Grandson: Arnez Ellisio Johnson; and Her
Great-Grandson: Josiah Akeilas Price.

Her Brothers and Sisters, Spouses and Partners:
Cecil O. Owens Jr., Annette M. Shelton, Donna K. Owens, Gena L. Cobb
& Husband Andrew C. Cobb Sr., Karl L. Owens, Steven R. Owens, Sr. & Wife Brenda F. Owens, Edward L. Owens & Partner Mark L. Fisher, Leonard P. Owens, Sr. & Husband Kennedy Lovato.

Her Nephews and Nieces:
Dawn L. Robinson, Cecil O. Owens III, Tracy L. Owens, Lena M. Melton, Toi M. Beckum & Husband Orlando Beckum, Misty S. Willis & Husband Aaron Willis, Michelle C. Cobb-Washington & Husband Greg Washington, Nichole Atkins, Steven R. Owens, Jr. & Wife Ann Owens, Shawn P. Owens & Wife Nannette Barnard-Owens, Arianne L. Ellison & Husband Henry Ellison, Leonard P. Owens, Jr. & Wife Erica Owens, Step-Niece: Kadijah Williams & Step-Nephew: Travis J. Williams & Wife Miriam Williams.

Her Great Nephews and Great Nieces:
Trenton Robinson II, Tristan Robinson, Cory E. Pease, Tonnye Laurel Paxton, Taylor C Finley Ponds, Camen O Finley Ponds, Cole D. Finley Ponds, Dawnielle J. Nobles, Alex Ann Melton, Najee Beckum, Egypt Beckum, Orlando Beckum II, Kai Beckum, Georgia Miriam Willis, William Andrew Washington, Savannah Mae Lynne Washington, Alexis Atkins, Ayanna Owens, Anaya Owens, Alaya Owens, Annabelle Owens, Steven R. Owens, III, Ayden P. Owens, Riley Trimble, Arabella Owens, Lucia Owens, Shawna Ellison, Evie Ellison, Hanna Ellison, & Korbyn Owens.  Her Step-Nephew: Noah Gianni Sadler & Step-Niece: Solana Rae Williams.  Her Great-Great Nephew: Kendrick Beckum.

Extended Family:
The Owens Families – Texas, California, Colorado and across this Country; The Coleman Family - Texas & California; The Blair Family, The Rollins Family; The Johnson Family; The Pace Family; The Oliphant Family;
David H. Brown & The Brown Family; The Ross Family; The Cobb Family; The Sanders Family; The Tracey Family; The Torres Family: The Lovato Family; The Olivas Family; The Price Family; & The Gillespie Family.

Connie had so many friends throughout her life. Amazingly, she remained in contact with well over a hundred that became cherished lifetime relationships. She loved and appreciated all of them; too many to mention here but let it be known they were dearly loved and appreciated by her.

An intimate Family Gathering was held Celebrating the Life of Constance and her return home into her Mother's embrace.