Constance J. Cox

April 4, 1942 - July 18, 2010

Constance J. (Hammitt) Cox-Hentzell, 68, of Toledo, passed away peacefully at her residence July 18, 2010. Connie was born April 4, 1942 to William and Juanita Hammitt, who preceded her in death. She married Richard Hentzell on December 17, 1977. Connie was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt; devoted to her family and extended family. Connie was a 1960 graduate of Bedford High School and furthered her education at Mercy School of Nursing with a nursing degree and continuing her education as a nurse anesthetist. She worked for 30 years within her field, retiring in 2005. Connie spent four months a year in Florida with her husband. She will be deeply missed. Connie is survived by her husband, Richard, her children Chrystel Frankhauser, Kevin “Casey” (Amy) Cox, Dawn (Derek) Hicks, Kevin (Michelle) Hentzell, and Galen Hentzell along with 15 grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers; Todd (Kathy) Hammitt, and Jack (Sherry) Hammitt; sisters; Karen (Tom) Bock, Cindy Martinez, Debbie Hill, Cheri Fletcher, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, July 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home. There will be a brief prayer service at 11:45 at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bowling Green, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider The Toledo Chapter of the Salvation Army, or the United Way (Lake Township Tornado Relief).