Connie Lynn Brady
Connie L. Brady, 72, of Simpsonville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Born in El Paso, TX, she was the daughter of the late Jack Vernon & Mary Ellen Adkins Gibson. Mrs. Brady was a long-time member of New Life Community Church Fountain Inn.
She is survived by her sons, Christian McColley (Faye), and JT Brady (Jasmine); seven grandchildren, Brandon McColley (Laura), Ashley Toro (Cisco), Carrie McColley (Will White), Elizabeth Padgett (Barron), Ivy Raine, Avery McKenna, and Harper Jolynn; one great-granddaughter, Lily Padgett; one brother, Ken Gibson (Janice); her niece & nephews, Allison Fowler (Brandon), and Michael Gibson; and her lifelong, dear friends, Millie Kaat and Sandy Baden.
Connie was a talented bowler and was a Hall of Fame member in both the Greenville and South Carolina state associations. She rolled the first ever perfect 300 game and 800 honor series by a female in South Carolina as well as rolling a perfect 300 game in her first Professional tournament.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 10, 2025 starting at 4:00 pm at Cannon Byrd Funeral Home – Fountain Inn, 1150 N. Main St., Fountain Inn.
The funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 5:00 pm with Pastor Brandon Gilreath officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: NewLife Community Church, PMB 327, 655H Fairview Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29680 or via Venmo to @Ken-Gibson-1. “All donations will go directly to the church.”
Ms. Connie, You will be terribly missed. You have been a great friend and a role model for all!!! But I know you are where you have dreamed to be for a long time. I love you and it has been an absolute honor to serve in the church with you. I will be forever grateful.
Sorry for your loss. Connie is Heaven gain. Praying for you asking God to give you outpouring of his strength as you walk that hard road.❤️🙏❤️
As much as Connie requested prayers for everyone else, she showed the true meaning of selflessness and sacrifice. We will truly miss her and shes always in our hearts. The Lord took home a pure angel. Rest in peace my sister in Christ.
She was my friend and she was my teacher. She loved the Lord and His Word. She loved our sweet little church. She loved digging into the Word. Strong, independent and the most selfless person I’ve ever known. And a prayer warrior. If you had a request you could be sure, she would take that request to the Lord in her prayers. Connie was at NewLife when we first came. She was our first teacher in Sunday School. She loved her family and requested prayer for them often. She loved where she worked, and devoted herself to doing it to the best of her ability. She was quiet with a sweet spirit. Our church is forever changed. She was a pillar. We will all miss her hugs. I’d like to think Jesus and her precious momma was waiting at the pearly gates to bring her in. It still doesn’t feel real. What a legacy she leaves. I’m so thankful to have known her for 18 years and to call her friend. I will and already miss her terribly. Thank you for serving Jesus and shining His light to others. Thank you for being a roll model not just to the youth but to all of us. Until we see each other again, I love you Connie.
I was truly blessed to be your daughter in law. You took me under your wing and loved me like your own. Thank you for everything. I find peace in knowing you are the happiest and healthiest you’ve ever been. Until we meet again, you will remain in our hearts and I promise to let your memory forever live on in your granddaughters’ lives.
Connie, I have so many , many wonderful memories. I could write a book but I’m not going to tell our secrets. We would go head to head over something I bought for church. You didn’t think it was necessary. Why didn’t I do this or that, lol. You always said I was a character. Yes, I was ,I will agree! We have cried & laughed so many times over our children & life in general! I have one great big thank you. You took Brandon, under your wings. You stood beside him as a Christian friend. I know sometimes it wasn’t easy. He’s my child, lol! You help groom him into the Pastor , he is today. I’m not saying goodbye, I saying see you later my dear friend.
My sweet and faithful friend. I have not come to terms with your leaving yet but know I must. No phone or computers in Heaven! How we could talk!! I will miss that along with the many other things we did. We always had such fun on our day trips and tasting that buttermilk pie. That was awful! But you thought it wasn’t too bad. lol
And our dinners with your mom and your mom’s birthday cake at my house. She was so surprised and happy! And then came the last dinner, the one we had boxed and came to my house. And u needed my help. After I got over my shock and mad spell we talked until one in the morning. I will always treasure our 46 years together. It was the greatest friendship a person could ask for. U always had my back and I had yours.Our prayers, cries for Mercy and healing were answered but not like we begged for. God had other plans. I will never forget u or stop loving u. Your memory bed will be filled with the lovely flowers u loved and I will see it daily, all the while still missing u. Your friend in love and in Christ!
Millie
So sad that your no longer here. You gained your wings and are free of any suffering. What a blessing for you. I meet you a long time back after Mandy and I got married, you accepted me as family from the beginning. We had many great conversations that I will treasure. You will be missed dearly. To the family I am truly sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you. Sending all my love.
My friend from the beginning of NewLife and before. You were a wonderful person. I am so sorry to hear of the passing but I know you are now living your absolute best life with your Best Friend and Father, Jesus.
We were neighbors with Connie for over 25 years. I’ll miss seeing her friendly wave and smile. So sorry for your loss.