Constance J. “Connie” Frye

Age 81, of East Lansing, MI, passed away November 25, 2020 in Lansing, MI. She was born August 2, 1939, in Hamtramck, MI, to Tadeusz and Lottie Kawa.

There will be no service.

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Lorenza

November 26, 2020 at 9:34 pm

I worked with Connie at the nursing home and I absolutely adored the short amount of time I got with her. I always looked forward to going and gossiping with her as I painted her nails and sharing details of trips I’d go on. We became so close that I began buying her post cards every time I went on a trip. When I got back I would sit in her room painting her nails sharing details and photos of the trip as I presented the new postcard. She was always such a pleasure and I will miss her dearly. I just got back from a trip and have a postcard for her that will always be a reminder of this wonderfully special woman that I got oh so lucky to share some time with. Rest in piece sweetheart.

The Raleigh Family

November 30, 2020 at 11:45 am

Connie was such a sweet, fun, caring lady. We loved seeing her at church and chatting with her. She cared about what was going on in the lives of those around her and genuinely loved being around people. She would smile and say hi, even if you were across the room from her. She would faithfully pray for you and would check in to see how it was going. We will miss her smile, her chats and the wonderful person she was.

Larry and JoAnn Woods

November 30, 2020 at 12:29 pm

Our dear Connie is with her Lord Jesus, whom she loved so much. We will miss her joy and smiles as we spent time together. She is now free to do things she has not been well enough to do for some time, and for that we give thanks. We will miss your constant prayers and encouragement, but you are home!

Loy Lack

November 30, 2020 at 12:43 pm

Connie join our church family in a round about way. She met an associate pastor of a church in Holt, and asked him for a ride to church. She lived in Hazlett at the time and he recognized that it would be far easier for one of us to give her a ride to our church. So he passed on her contact information on to me and from that day until recently when her health was failing, she was an eager and joyful member of our group.

We shared a love for our King Jesus, the people of God, for southern foods and for laughing.

Connie often told me that when should could not sleep, like when she woke up at 3am, she would pray for me and the others in our church. “You need the prayers”, she would day, “and I need the practice.” I don’t know how much she needed the practice, but I am very grateful for her prayer.

She recognized the value of nurses, doctors, and medicine, but she was quick to tell them all that her Doctor was Dr. Jesus and she was asking him to heal her.

We have spoken on the phone most every week over the past few years. But with the lock-downs and the need to protect our most vulnerable, we have not see Connie since the first of the year. We found out accidently that she died and we know that she is now seated at the feats in the Kingdom of Heaven and one day we will meet again in the Resurrection. We will miss her but do not mourn for her. She is one of many who have gone before us. We will soon follow.

Note to Lorenza above: Lorenza, I am grateful for the love and care that you showed to our sister. Those of us at CornerStone are in your debt. May God bless you and cause his face to shine on you. Loy

Trisha Lack

November 30, 2020 at 2:32 pm

So sad to say goodbye to this church friend…Connie did not have any close family and so those at Cornerstone became that for her. When she couldn’t attend she talked frequently about her love for her church family, about “Brother Loy’s” preaching, and often wanted to know who she’d missed at church. Seldom did I talk to her where she didn’t ask me how my boys, mother and in-laws were doing. She loved people and loved hearing what we were up to. She also loved joking and laughing. Sometimes it was unintentional as she could never remember Sally’s name and always called her Alice. We corrected her several times but eventually stopped correcting and just went with Alice. We all laughed, Connie included.

And now, her worries are over and she enjoys her reward, for truly “Health and Life are not what we die out of, but what we die into.”

Andrea Zinser

December 1, 2020 at 10:21 am

Praise God that Connie is now enjoying heaven with Dr Jesus, free from all pain, oxygen, walkers, etc. He indeed healed her in the best way ! Connie was a good friend, prayer warrior, jokester, and story teller. I only knew her a short time between starting to go to Cornerstone and her going to assisted living/rehab/nursing facilities, and myself going into assisted living and not being able to go to Cornerstone in person. I’ll always remember having Ladies Bible study at her apartment after church. She was so thoughtful and prayerful, and I also want to thank Lorenza for spending precious time with her. What a gift for such a sweet lady ! Goodbye for now, Connie, I will see you later and we will both be able to dance for joy at finally being home !!

Andrea (Andi) Zinser

Cindy Shah

December 2, 2020 at 5:19 pm

Although I will miss her bright smile and happy heart Connie is finally with her Dr. Jesus. She loved Jesus with all her heart and I am sure He was right there helping her during the transition process. When I see her again she will tell me all about it. She was a faithful believer that ministered to many as she shared how much she had prayed for them when she woke up in the middle of the night. She would always tell me she prayed for me at 4:00 am and I would always tell her thank you I really need those prayers. I am so happy for you Connie that you are finally with your Father who has always loved you so much.

Forest

December 2, 2020 at 9:21 pm

Connie was true and good friend. She always asked after my mother and made sure I was doing well.She will be missed. I am very fortunate to have met this unique and caring person. I know she is fully healed and with her King.

Kelly Miller

December 6, 2020 at 11:57 am

Connie, Such a big heart! So thoughtful and always ready to laugh. She loved gathering together and made sure to reach out and include others in conversation. It’s been crazy with this pandemic…not being able to see others…it will be strange to return one day and not look out to see her coming through the door waving her hand, shouting, “Hi, Kelly!”
I’m glad she is no longer struggling and that she is surrounded by loved ones, conversing to her hearts content! You’re with The King, now, Connie! Feast at the table! Sit at His feet! Enjoy the Love, Joy and Peace than can only be given through our God!