Connie Courtney Cherry

Connie Courtney Cherry, a cherished mom, Nona, aunt, daughter, sister, and devoted wife passed peacefully from this world at her beloved home on Cherry Acres in Florence, MS on April 18, 2025.

Connie was born November 22, 1947, in Bluffton, IN to Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Courtney. Connie met her husband Joseph H. Cherry in Hattiesburg, MS in 1972. They were later married at her parent’s home on Monterey Rd. in 1973. Connie was a loving and devoted wife to Joseph for 51 years. Together they built a home for their family on Cherry Acres in Florence, MS in 1978. They raised their two daughters and a son along with several nephews and nieces. Connie made her home a happy one that was welcome to any and all. Over the years, Connie was affectionately called Nona, Aunt Connie, Mama Connie, and mom to all the young people she so freely gave her time and love to.

Connie had many passions to include gardening, party planning, traveling, crafting, writing, and baking. Connie was especially skilled at making floral arrangements and classic tablescapes to make special events elegant and memorable. Connie has several published genealogical works and cookbooks. Connie’s love of cake-making has been passed on to her grandchildren and her great nieces and nephews through countless hours of her patient hands teaching them how to bake.

Connie is preceded in death by her parents Roger W. Courtney and Mary Katherine Courtney and her siblings Larry Courtney, Eddie Courtney, and Peggy Barker. Connie is survived by her husband Joseph H. Cherry. Their children Bonnie Cherry-Crapps, Claire A. Raymond, and James Cherry. Their grandchildren Joseph A. Crapps, Amy Katherine Hill, Jeramey Hill, Britton C. Raymond, Jackson Raymond, and Scarlett Raymond. She is also survived by her brother David Courtney, a host of nieces and nephews, and a whole lot of loving cousins. Visitation is Friday April 25th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS followed by a funeral service at 12:00 pm. Burial followed at Briar Hill Cemetery.