Connie Lord

February 23, 1952 - July 17, 2019

Constance Lorraine Lord, 67, of Traverse City passed away July 17, 2019 at Munson Medical Center. Connie was born on February 23, 1952 in Traverse City to the late Leo Martin and Margaret Lorraine (Eitzen) Hamilton. Connie attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Traverse City High School. While working at Millikens Department Store she met the love of her life, Mark Lord. They married at a candle light ceremony on September 8, 1973 in Good Harbor. Connie worked for Munson for many years, first with the dietary department, then at the Whine and Dine Cafe at MCHC and lastly with the sleep clinic. She retired in 2009. In her spare time Connie enjoyed watching the Tigers. She also liked to gamble at the casino and even won a Ford Mustang in 2012. Above all else she loved her time with her grandchildren. Connie joins her son Matt and her parents in Heaven. Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband Mark; daughter-in-law Erin; grandchildren Neva and Boden; brother Gary (Kerri) Hamilton; nephew Zack and niece Holly; and many friends and family. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday July 26, 2019 at 1:00 pm with visitation beginning at noon. Interment will follow at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cowell Family Cancer Center or to Trinity Lutheran Church. Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your condolences with the family. The family is being cared for by Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.