Connie Reyes

Connie V. Reyes, 78, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025. Her memorial service with James Foster officiating will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 2:00 pm in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. 

Connie was born in Monterrey, Mexico on July 12, 1946, the daughter of Juan M. Velasquez and Mary G. Velasquez. 

She worked as a Housekeeper and Nanny for many years and in her later years she worked in Home Health services. She was an amazing cook and loved being in the kitchen and creating new recipes. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Connie will be greatly missed by her children, Freddy Velasquez and wife Linda of Abilene, Orfa Foster and husband James of Oklahoma City, OK, Ruben Reyes, Jr. and wife, Connie of Abilene.

9 grandchildren, 9 greatgrandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents and brother Joel G. Velasquez preceded her in death.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hendrick Hospice Care of Abilene.