Constance Lyons

Constance Virginia Lyons of Atco, NJ, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, NJ, on January 18th, 2026. She was 87 years old.

Connie is survived by her loving daughter, Sherri Stites, and her three cherished grandchildren: Chuckie Rudolph (Carly), Andrea Rudolph, and Dalton Rudolph (Daria), all of Atco, NJ. She was also the proud grandmother of Bean and Gunner, her beloved grand-puppies. Connie adored her grandchildren and made it a priority to attend every event she could, from their elementary school years through college. She was always ready to Go!! Connie especially loved family dinners at her grandsons’ homes, where laughter, good food, the kids, and Jean were always part of the gathering. Family meant everything to her, and she treasured every moment spent together.

Connie was raised in the Morgan Village area of Camden, NJ. She was the daughter of Edward and Anna Hillman. She grew up with her eight older siblings: Arnold, Beatrice, Florance, Ione, Joan, Joanne, Ed, and William. She was the last surviving sibling. Connie has many nieces and nephews. One of her favorite nieces was Florence "Sissy" of Gloucester Heights. Connie was also remarkably close to her "work" friend, Helen. She drove Helen to work every day and continued to enjoy each other's company after they retired. Connie had a lifelong friend whom she met in grade school, Elizabeth "Aunt Sissy" Parker. They remained friends until she passed away. It was another extended family with her children.

Connie attended Pennsauken Vocational School, where she met her first husband, Warren "Duke" Stites of Magnolia, NJ. Together they had their only child, Sherri Stites.

In 1972, Connie married Harry W. Lyons, until his death in 2007. Harry had three sons: Ray (Betty), James (Sandy), and David (Linda). They have six grandchildren. Connie and Harry were close to his cousin Barbra and Dick, residing in upstate NY. They vacationed all over together.

Connie and Harry enjoyed the outdoors and owned different vacation homes in the Poconos. They loved skiing. But when it was time to get away from the snow, they had a camper and boat and would hit the campgrounds to go water skiing or hang around the fire. In her spare time, Connie learned to sew at vocational school and later in life took up tole painting. Connie and I, Sherri, also would go down the shore with my daughter Andrea and Aunt Jean Zegrino, Duke's sister, and Jean's best friend, Dottie Hann. The three elderly ladies would laugh nonstop. Connie loved to shop and grab a bite to eat on the island.

When Jean moved in, Connie invited her to "live" with her. The past few years, Connie was able to relive the old days with Jean and get to know Jean's grandchildren and great-granddaughter, Nova. Connie loved it when they called her Aunt Connie.

To help keep Connie active and busy, she loved going to "work," also known as Active Day in Marlton, NJ. Her favorite activity was dancing. She enjoyed riding the bus with her kind and caring driver, Troy. She loved Ms. Debbie, the caring and compassionate nurse, as well as all the other hardworking, caring, and loving employees.

Thank you:

Atlantic Care in Berlin, NJ

Virtua Health ER in Berlin, NJ, and the ambulance services

Our Lady of Lourdes in Camden, NJ, including nurses, doctors, and security personnel

Leroy Wooster in Atco, NJ

Nancy at Arlington Cemetery in Pennsauken, NJ

There will be a private burial.