Connie Sue Hoover

"Dear, Sarah and family, I became friend with Connie last year at the NAC it was short but we had a nice time. The bible said in Psalm 103:15 Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we boom and die. We all need to be ready when God call us to His presence, He is Our only Strength in this sad time. My condolence to you and family. Ercilia Mendoza from UST NY Office"

"Sarah and Caroline, We count it a privilege to have known Connie. She was a wonderful gal and I'm sure left an impact on this world. Know that you will be missing her greatly, but she's not just gone, she has gone ahead. You will see her again in eternity. That, I'm sure, is a pleasant thought. Ron and Diane Noll"

"Connie was such a gracious and caring person. She always had a smile on her face and always had a kind word to say. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. My most heartfelt sorrow and condolences go out to her family during this difficult time."

"My heartfelt condolences go out to Connie's family. I am honored and grateful to have known Connie, having worked by her side for many years. Remembering her wonderful, caring and sweet soul, she will forever grace my heart. She frequently spoke with pride and great love of her cherished Sarah. May the care and love of those around you provide, courage, comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead."

"I've known Connie since she first came to the Dept. of Justice. She made the world a better place just by being in it. Connie was smart and had a tremendous work ethic plus a wonderful sense of humor. She would often come by my desk with a gleam in her eye to tell me a funny story and brighten my day. I miss her and will always cherish her memory. I know she's in a better place, but I wish she was still her with us."

"Connie was a truly remarkable person. I was fortunate to have known Connie for the past 7 years. She was so kind and practical. I was amazed at what a wonderful mother she was to Sarah. I often told her that if I am half the mother that she is, my kids will be just fine. She often gave me loving guidance on how to navigate parenting with grace and love. She was a genuinely selfless person who devoted herself to taking care of others, at home, at work, in life. Her eyes brightened and she visibly beamed with pride whenever talking about Sarah. She was a hard worker, salt of the earth type of person that everyone in our office was lucky to have as a colleague. I am so saddened by her premature passing. But I'm certain she will be an angel in heaving continuing to watch over and guide her beloved daughter, mom, and all those she cared about."

"Sarah, We are so sorry for your loss --- Your Mom's special touch, including her love and support of you and your teaching career, is seen and felt everyday in your beautifully decorated classroom. Many people are surrounding you with prayers and heartfelt thoughts. ~The Watters Family"

"My condolences to Connie's family and friends. She spoke often of her brothers, nieces - and of course her Mother, Caroline, and daughter Sarah. Her life, as she spoke of it with great glee, centered around Caroline and Sarah. She deeply loved you both. Sarah - her eyes would literally light up when she talked about your accomplishments in school. In a way, I feel like I watched you grow up through your mom's tales of your life. Please know that everyone your mom worked with enjoyed her company. In life we meet those gentle souls who bring light to the world. Connie was one of those people. And words are not sufficient to describe what we have all lost with her passing. God Bless you Connie. Thank you for being part of my life and sharing part of yours with me."

"I am going to miss Connie. Her death came as a terrible surprise. I wish I could have said goodbye. I wish I could have told her how much she meant to me. She was always there with a shoulder to cry on. She could empathize with my life's ups and down. We shared so many things and got through them with her humor and common sense. I wish I could have told her how much I admired her level head, her work ethic, and her willingness to help someone at the drop of the hat. She was so generous with her time. I wish I could have told her that she was a great Mother, She bragged about Sarah all the time ...how smart she was, what a wonderful teacher she was, and what a bright future she had. I know how much she loved her daughter and their road trips. I wish I could hear her tell just one more story about fixing up the rental properties her mother owns. One more story about cutting the lawn really, really early on hot summer mornings. One more story about trimming the trees. I wish so many things. But, most of all I wish this awful cancer had not taken such a wonderful person. God be with her."

"I had the pleasure of working with Connie for the last 10 years. We also went to New Orleans together for a FEW conference. We had so much fun exploring New Orleans & trying new restaurants. She will be sorely missed. My prayers and thoughts with your family as you go through this transition."

"I had the distinct pleasure of working with Connie for the past 12 years. We were lucky to have her, she was such a smart, kind, and generous person, truly beautiful inside and out. She left us far too soon, and I will never forget her. My deepest condolences to her family. I'm so sorry for your loss."

"I will miss Connie!!!!! Her and I were always one of the first ones into the office and we would talk about our times when we both lived in Oregon, (her in Silverton and I in Salem). She was such a sweet lady and I will sorely miss her being around just as I have since she had to take time off of work. May the Lord bless her and her family that they will know Connie is better now and is seeing her family where she is now."