RICHMOND—Constance Hook “Connie” Felvey, 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Born in Richmond on February 9, 1934, she was the only child of Robert and Otelia Hook. She was a 1952 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond and a 1956 graduate of Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg.
She is survived by her husband, Jones Felvey of Kilmarnock; her daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Robert Beard of Charlottesville; her son and daughter-in-law, Forest and Beth Felvey of Dallas, Texas; her granddaughters, Carolina Adams and Emily Felvey Deer; her grandson, Mason Adams and his wife Josie; and her grandsons, Ryan and Wesley Beard.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Laurie Felvey Adams.
After graduating from college, Connie married Jones Felvey and moved to Dallas, where she raised her family. She was an active member of Highland Park Presbyterian Church and enjoyed tennis, book club and Bible study. She also successfully battled cancer, demonstrating a quiet but unmistakable steel magnolia strength.
With their children grown, Connie and Jones relocated to Kilmarnock, where she quickly formed deep friendships, especially among fellow members of Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church in Weems. She mentored a young girl, planted an herb garden, played more tennis and spent hours on the Chesapeake with her kayaking crew. For 17 years, she volunteered her gardening skills at Historic Christ Church in Weems.
In 2017, Connie moved to Westminster Canterbury of Richmond. It was a full-circle return, surrounded once again by friends from her early days in Richmond, including fellow TJ graduates who fondly remembered her as head cheerleader. She embraced this new chapter, filling her days with gardening, flower arranging, volunteering and making new friends. Saturdays were for the “Krispy Kreme Club” and a hot donut–or two. Sundays were for attending Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond.
An avid reader and natural conversationalist, Connie loved sharing the latest book she was reading. But what brought her the greatest joy was helping others. She had a natural ease in connecting with people, expressing her love for others in thoughtful ways. Her faith was a constant throughout her life, and her compassion for others reflected her commitment to Christ.
Her grandkids were the lucky winners in the grandmom sweepstakes. With “Grandmomsie,” they hit the jackpot. She was always there—cheering them on, showing up, and creating lasting memories, from shared belly laughs around the table to handwritten notes and care packages filled with her famous brownies. Her love helped shape the foundation of their strong, young lives, and her example of selflessness and love for others will remain their North Star.
Those wishing to honor her memory may consider supporting the Historic Christ Church Foundation or the ministry at Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond.
