Lady Starlite joined the Garden of Friendship on September 18, 2000.  Connie was one of the most precious blooms in our Garden and touched the heart of everyone who had the pleasure of getting to know her.  She always had something positive to say, a bright outlook, encouraging words... no matter how grim things looked, she was always able to find the bright side in everything.

To the Garden, Lady Starlite was a blessing.  Her dedication and commitment  were outstanding.  She built our initial HTML Assistance Site almost single handedly, and was always available to help anyone with any problems they were having.  During her time with the HTML Assistance Committee, she used to also hold GOF Lotteries, providing entertainment for all our members.

Lady Starlite was very talented when it came to graphic design.  She was a member of our Graphics Committee as well as our Adoptions Committee.  In both these committees, Lady Starlite graciously shared her talents with others, offering background sets, gifts, calling cards, adoptions, etc. She also took great pride in her personal adoption shoppe, Lady Starlite's Limited Edition Dolls where she offered a beautiful selection of limited edition dolls from her private collection.

In the two and a half years Lady Starlite was a member of the Garden, she gave so much of herself, her time and her heart.  She held positions on many of the Garden committees and seldom missed sending gifts for Special Occasions, be it a birthday or an anniversary, or a card just to say "I Care".  She was always willing to pitch in a hand and help out wherever needed and share a part of herself with others.

Connie wore a coat of many colors.  Her life long experiences brought her a huge array of knowledge on a broad variety of topics.  In Connie's years, she ran several successful businesses and an accounting firm.  She freely shared the knowledge she gained with anyone who asked and was always willing to help out any way she could.

Connie's friendship was of the best quality, for it was genuine.  You knew she was coming from the heart.  She just had this way about her.  One couldn't help but love her.  She had a deep love for the Garden and all it's members as we've shared so much together, both good times and bad, sharing our joys and holding each other up when life became overbearing.

One of Connie's favorite quotes comes to mind:

One friend, one person who is truly understanding,
who takes the trouble to listen to us as we consider our problems,
can change our whole outlook on the world.

This was just the kind of person Connie was.  You just KNEW she cared.  She had a way about her, a compassion for her friends and family that brought out the best in them. When you were feeling down, she was spreading sunshine, offering advice, encouragement, whatever it was you needed and she seemed to always know exactly what that was, no matter the circumstances.

Connie had a wonderful sense of humor, and could always bring a smile.  She always had a joke to share or simple thoughts that could brighten your day, and often your entire outlook.

Connie was a true "Starr" in our midst, not only giving of her time, her knowledge and expertise, but she put her heart and soul into everything she did.  

To me personally, Connie was an angel sent from above.  Although she lived a difficult life and was dealt more than her share of hardship, her determination and courage carried her though it all,  She was a great inspiration and a wonderful friend and will be sorely missed.  The loss of such a dear friend brings great sadness, yet we can find solace knowing she no longer has to suffer and is at peace.  She is surely looking down upon us from above with a smile, and she won't be alone, but with her sons, Robert and David, standing by her side.

Written by Deelight
Garden Keeper
Garden of Friendship

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