Connie Beane Thrasher
July 26, 1950 ~ July 17, 2025
Born in:
Skowhegan, ME
Resided in:
Weirton, WV
Connie Beane Thrasher, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, just days before her 75th birthday.
Born on July 26, 1950, Connie was a proud graduate of Weir High School, Class of 1968. She spent much of her adult life in Atlanta, Georgia, where she built a distinguished 32-year career with Delta Air Lines. After retiring from Delta, she continued to share her warmth and work ethic through retirement jobs at Publix Supermarkets and later at Gabe’s Department Store.
For the past decade, Connie made her home in Weirton, West Virginia, where she embraced retirement with purpose and joy. She dedicated countless hours volunteering at Cove Presbyterian Church, the Weirton Christian Center, and serving on the Weir High School Reunion Committee. Her faith was a guiding light throughout her life—she was a devoted member of Cove Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Paris Presbyterian Church.
Connie’s life was defined by her deep love for her family and friends. She was known for her loving, caring, and compassionate spirit, always ready with a kind word or helping hand.
She is survived by her loving sons, Clay Thrasher (spouse: Rebecca Thrasher) of Cave Springs, AR, and Christopher Thrasher (spouse: Tiffany Thrasher) of Dallas, GA, and her cherished granddaughters, Kate and Mackenzie Thrasher. Each of them carries forward her legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering support.
Connie was preceded in death by her mother, Cyrena Nelson Neeley and step-father, Clair W. “Pete” Neeley.
In the days to come, family and friends will gather to celebrate Connie’s life and the impact she made on everyone she met. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Cove Presbyterian Church in Weirton, WV, where Connie dedicated much of her time and love.
As we remember Connie Beane Thrasher, let us hold on to the memories of her unwavering smile, her generous spirit, and the love she gave so freely. She will be profoundly missed but forever cherished in the hearts of those she touched.
Connie’s wishes for cremation will be honored and performed at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home Crematory, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
Share tributes with her family at www.grecohertnick.com
Services
Celebration of Life: August 8, 2025 11:00 am
Cove Presbyterian Church
3404 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
304-748-5980
My heart is broken by the passing of my dear friend Connie. Connie was so determined to beat her illness but unfortunately, she lost her battle but fought until the end. She kept telling me that she was too young to die and she certainly was. I will miss her soft spoken voice and her constant thoughts and prayers for me and my husband. She was always worried about everyone else’s problems.
Connie, Rest In Peace? I will see you again some day! Love you girl.
Connie loved life and found reasons to wear a smile and be happy. She was so kind and loved her family and friends.
She will be remembered and missed by so many. Her passion for life will never be forgotten. She was so brave.
Though words cannot take the loss away, I hope that knowing your mom’s life touched so many will bring comfort to you all.
I’m a Weir High classmate of Connie’s also. The Class of 1968 is truly like a family, and when we lose one of our classmates, even if we don’t know them well, it’s very sad. I got to know Connie a little more at our class luncheons and reunions. In fact we walked out together at our last class reunion at Kosciuszko Hall and had to negotiate those steps and parking lot together…with our tired feet and probably the wrong shoes! Then, when I was sitting in the waiting area at WMC for bloodwork one day she came over and we had quite a good conversation, even though she was apprehensive she was going to get some bad news. She did have a sweet, beautiful smile, and her eyes would sparkle when she talked to you. God Bless Her. She really had to face too many difficult situations, but she did it with dignity and courage. I admire that so much. My condolences to all of you who loved her. I know a little piece of your heart went with her.
What can I say about a friend who had the most positive attitude and outlook on life. I told Connie several times that I wished
I could be more like her. Throughout all her illness, chemo, hospital stays and procedures she would say ‘ this too will pass.’
Dear sweet Connie…I miss you already but hope to see you one day. Save a place for me. God bless you and God bless your sons
and their families. Proverbs 31:10 is so appropriate for you .
All my love,
Pat Eyl
Connie will be missed and forever remembered.
My deepest sympathy and love to her family. 🙏💖🙏
I’m sorry of the passing of Connie, RIP dear friend and classmate.
Over all the years I’ve known Connie I have only good memories. She and Cyrena kindly befriended us more than a decade ago. Cyrena allowed me to call her my “second mother,” and so Connie became a sister in faith. Her spirit was true to the Lord. Her kindness was total. Her devotion to her family was deep. Her service to community and church was constant. Connie’s light will continue to shine brightly, I have no doubt. May God bring you comfort and strength.
Susan Spencer-Smith and Grant Beamer