Constance Jean Edwards Schermerhorn Hagar, age 81, passed away December 5, 2019.
She was born August 25, 1938 in Cortland, New York, to Francis and Jane Edwards. She married Senator Richard E. Schermerhorn on August 9, 1958 and had four daughters. On August 28, 1981 Connie married Benjamin Hagar and lived in Newburgh, with her favorite view of the Hudson River. In 2005, she moved to Charlotte, NC to escape the northeast winter weather and live near family.
Connie was deeply spiritual and walked with the Lord in all aspects of her life. She loved to serve others and was the first to provide care, support, love and prayers for those in need. Connie was regarded as an “Elegant Woman”, “A Lady”, who always saw the best in others. She enjoyed reading, book club, Bible Study, playing cards & socializing with friends, and most of all, spending time with her children and grandchildren. As the matriarch of her family, Connie leaves behind a legacy of Christian example, wisdom, love and grace. Her light will live on through them.
Connie is survived by her sister Virginia Tosko and her husband Thomas; her brother Warren Edwards and his wife Donna; her four daughters: Lynda Schermerhorn Finn and her husband Kevin, Kathleen (Kate) Schermerhorn Agrawal and her husband Andy, Amy Schermerhorn Duchesneau and her husband David, and Kelly Schermerhorn Shafer and her husband Glenn; her 10 grandchildren, 3 nieces and 2 nephews. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.
A service will be held in Charlotte, NC on Thursday afternoon December 12, 2019 at 2pm at Good Shepherd Church.
Visitation to celebrate Connie’s life will take place on Sunday afternoon December 15, 2019, from 2 to 4 pm, at White, Venuto and Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service, 188 North Plank Road, Newburgh. A Service will follow, 4 pm, at the funeral home. Burial will take place 11:00 am, on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 5468 Rt. 9W Newburgh NY.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to: lilypad-haven.org, a non-profit organization that provides housing for survivors of human trafficking.
Arrangements are under the care of White, Venuto and Morrill FCS, or visit WhiteandVenutoFuneralHome.com.