Connie Teal Steed

Constance Teal Steed, age 56 of Bowdon, GA, died October 17th, 2024, following complications due to a stroke. Connie passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family and comforted by the loving thoughts and prayers of countless friends and associates. She was born on October 25th, 1967, in Carrollton, GA, the daughter of Darrell Teal and Sherrod Upchurch Federer. Connie was preceded in death by her father Darrell Teal, her grandfathers Bernard Upchurch and Nathan Teal, her beloved grandmothers, Mattie Upchurch and Mary Maxwell, her aunt Dorothy “Dottie” Teal, and her former father-in-law Michael Steed. She is survived by her two children, Hank and Marlow Steed; Marlow’s fiancé, Jeremy “Radio” Peña; her children’s father, Noah Steed and his family; her mother, Sherrod Upchurch Federer, and stepfather, Ed Federer; her brother Scott Teal, his wife Lorie, and their two children, Nathan and Stewart Teal, his wife Ashley, and their child Mary May; her uncle, Darnell Teal, his wife Tammy; and cherished cousin Mark Teal, his wife Christi, and their two children, Abigail and Madison Teal, his wife Marisa, and their child Landy. She is also survived by many dear cousins, nieces, nephews, close friends and work associates. A 1985 graduate of Bowdon High School, Connie earned a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia in 1989 and went on to forge a decorated career in the financial services industry over the span of thirty-five years. During the last eleven years, Connie was a significant contributor to Q2 Software’s success, helping grow the company to be one of the largest financial service providers in the country. Her impactful career remains a testament to her exemplary work ethic, perseverance, and unwavering grit in the face of adversity – traits she has consistently demonstrated throughout her life with remarkable grace and strength. Connie will be remembered for her quick wit, intellect and unwavering loyalty to those she loved. Quick to dance or break out in song, she was a beacon of joy for so many. Connie never met a stranger and strived constantly to make others feel that they belonged. Despite her small stature, she was a tiny giant. She will primarily be remembered, however, for her immense love and support of her two children, Marlow and Hank, along with the many children she casually “adopted” and helped raise as her own. Connie was highly engaged and concerned with helping others. Engaging publicly with a number of charitable organizations, she focused often on helping children in distress. For example, she served on the advisory board for KidsPeace in Bowdon, GA, helping lead a community-wide effort to prepare and provide traditional Thanksgiving dinners directly to the children of KidsPeace. Such efforts are typical of the kind of community service to which Connie was devoted. In recent years, Connie began focusing nearly all of her philanthropic energy onto fighting childhood cancer, a concern near and dear to her enormous heart, by supporting CURE Childhood Cancer in various ways. This effort continues despite Connie’s passing. In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who wish to honor her life to make charitable contributions to CURE. A memorial fund has been established at CURE in recognition of Connie’s tireless efforts fighting childhood cancer. Friends and family are invited to join us in this effort by donating here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/cure-childhood-cancer-inc/in-loving-memory-of-connie-steed Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 20th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Copeland Hall at 103 Barr Ave, Bowdon, Georgia. Her uncle, Darnell Teal will officiate the ceremony. Zach Steed will offer a eulogy and Christi Teal will give remarks. Zach, David, Cali, Julie Anne and Jake of her Steed family will provide music. Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Teal, Stewart Teal, Nathan Teal, Madison Teal, Wes Johnson, and Keith Crawford. Afterward, the family will receive friends and family at the Bowdon Senior Center. Food will be catered by Moe’s Southwest Grill. Connie’s family wishes to express their deepest appreciation for the outpouring of love, thoughts, prayers and messages. We recognize that this loss is felt by so many, and we stand together in our grief. Knowing the lasting impact Connie has made on so many brings comfort to her family, and she will be deeply missed.

Connie Teal Steed

October 25, 1967 - October 17, 2024

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