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Connie Coburn Melvin, 63, of Ashland, was born December 20, 1957 in Miami, Florida and passed away while surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 21, 2021, in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas Ray Coburn, Sr. in 1972 and Beatrice Gibbs Coburn Queen in 2020; step father, Ronald Queen in 2016; and a brother, Douglas Ray “Bud” Coburn, Jr. in 2018.
Connie was a 1975 graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School and retired following a long career with Ashland Child Development Center. She was of the Christian faith and her greatest joy in life was time spent with her family. She had a zest for life and was an amazingly strong woman who will be missed by many.
Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter, Angie Melvin Massey of Ashland; son, David Melvin and wife, Tiffanie of Ashland; sister-in-law, Cindy Coburn of Collinsville, OK; her loving life companion, Lewis Wells of Ashland; nieces, Kelly Albers and Kim Reed; nephew, Beau Coburn; four grandchildren, J.D., Maggie, Aiden and Shaylee; and three children by love, Amy, Kenny and Joshua Gillespie.
A graveside service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2021, at Rose Hill Burial Park with Marty Gute officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Connie’s memory should be made to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, KY, 41101.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Steen Funeral Homes.
To share a memory of Connie or to express a condolence to her family, please visit: steenfuneralhome.com.
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David Lynch
Vicki and Connie were extremely close friends for many years and I know that she will miss Connie very much. Over the years I had gotten to know her better and we had become good friends. I will miss her laugh, smile, and her good conversations. She had a very big heart that was filled with love for her family and friends that was simply beautiful. She was and will continue to be loved just as much by all of us who called her family and friend. Peace to you, Connie.
Jan Baker (Conn)
I don't even remember when I 1st met Connie, we were probably 2 years old, maybe 3, we Always said we were each others 1st friends, more like sisters. I have so many Awesome memories of our times together, I couldn't even begin to share. All of my pre school, grade school and junior high memories include Connie. In High School we still loved each other & hung out some, , but kind of hung around with other friends, but no matter how long we went without hanging out, when we saw each other, it was just like we were always together. I remember she had spent the night with me, when her Mom came to tell her, her Sweet Daddy had passed away, I loved Bea and Doug and Bud like family. Her Aunt was my sisters Best friend, and our families were intertwined in so many ways. We were neighbors fir many years with Connie and also her Aunts and her Grandmother. ,As we were raising our families we went our seperate ways, but still knew we would do anything for each other. Over the last 10 years we had shared so many long talks together, and I am so thankful that she knew I loved her & cherished our friendship. When I think of Connie, I will Always see her Big heart and hear her Beautiful laugh. My heart breaks for her family, who she loved so much!l, Abgie and David and the lights of her life, her Beautiful grandchildren, And for Louie, who had brought so much Joy back into her life. Will miss you my forever friend, but I know I will see you again, and know you have had a Beautiful Homecoming with your Sweet Mom, Dad, Ronnie and Bud and sure my Mom & Dad were right there to greet you, they Loved you like you were theirs❤️ Good bye for now Beautiful Connie❤️
Robbie Brooks
I met Connie in High School Along with some other girls, who we became close friends. We ran around together and had a lot of fun. We all became very close and remain that way to this day. Connie always looked me up at class reunions and such when I would return to Ashland. I loved her entire family as they were all so kind to me. I will miss that great laugh and big smile when we would see each other. Cant believe your gone and will always remember your kindness and our friendship. Go fly high untill we meet again!!! And you know we will!
" OZ "
Jolinda Kimbrell (Conley)
I didn't grow up with Connie and we didn't hang out together in high school. I really saw her more after high school and always at our class reunions. She was such a nice person, quick to smile and laugh. Not long ago (June 2021),Connie made a very generous donation to the Class of '75. When I contacted her to thank her, she said that she had long wanted to donate to the class and was very pleased to be able to do so at this point in her life. It made her very happy to help out her class. RIP Connie. You will be greatly missed.