Constance Greathouse

January 20, 1945 - May 14, 2018
Constance Greathouse


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Constance ( Connie ) Greathouse, 73, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on May 14, 2018.

Born January 20, 1945 in Saco, Maine, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Doris Knox Ellingwood Lawton.

She is survived by her sister, Janice Marryat ; niece, Kathy Marryat ; nephew and niece ( in-law ) , David and Nancy Marryat ; great-nephew, David Marryat ; great-niece, Stephanie Marryat : step-daughter. Bobbie Ball ; step-grandson, Bradley Ball ; and great-grand grandaughter, Anaya Ball.

Connie loved to travel. She lived in Japan and in Taiwan, and had a love of Asian culture. Connie loved to help others and showed this in her career as a teacher who was beloved by her students, many of whom stayed in touch with her through the years.

Connie had a large community of friends whom she loved and who loved her dearly. She thought of them as family, and gave and received support in both good times and bad. While she will be deeply missed, she has left behind a legacy of love and friendship, as well as wonderful memories.

Connie loved her friends and neighbors, as well as shopping, great purses, shoes, lobster, the women’s movement, the beach, and filled her home with everything blue and white. She enjoyed great food and wine and the conversation and laughter that goes with having a meal together.

Connie was an active member of the Assistance League of Women ( ALW ), Scene III, and the Red Hats Society. She donated to local charities and was very generous with anyone who needed help.

A celebration of Life will take place on Tuesday, July 10 between 2:00-5:00 at the Cypress Island Club House, at 9316 Line Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.

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  • May 15, 2018
    Maureen LaFountain Hart says:
    Connie was a friend and classmate from childhood. We reconnected at our 50th high school reunion in 2013 and enjoyed lunch together in Raleigh last Christmas. She had a gift of reaching out to people and putting them at ease. I will miss Connie and love of life and joy in the moment.

  • July 06, 2018
    Erwin E. Bates says:
    Connie was a classmate and long time friend. She would visit every summer while in OOB with me and my mother Edrice. Her mother and mine were great friends. My Mother and Connie would chat regularly and do emails. She will be missed dearly. She was a special person to all she touched.

  • July 06, 2018
    Erwin E. Bates says:
    Connie was a classmate and friend. She would visit at my Mother’s Home during her numerous summer trips to OOB by herself and with her friends. She would chat regularly with my Mother, Edrice. Her Mother and mine were close friends. She was a special and caring person. She will be missed. Our prayers go out to the family.

  • July 12, 2018
    Mary ostrager says:
    Connie was one of the most positive persons I have had the pleasure to know. She had a great laugh,didn’t stand for any nonsense and took her primary cancer diagnosis with courage and dignity . She was a true loyal friend and made up for her lack of family love with a sincere love of many