Constance Maunsell

Constance Lorraine- “Connie”, “Maj” Maunsell, 80, of Keller, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025. Born on May 11, 1945, in Nashville, Tennessee, she was the cherished daughter of the late Madeline and Felix Dickens. 

Connie is survived by her son, Todd Maunsell (his wife Laura) and her daughter, Tracy Kowald (her husband Barry). She was a devoted grandmother to six grandchildren (Elise Valenzuela (her husband Oracio), Tanner Maunsell (his wife Ellissa), Erik Kowald, Ethan Kowald, Evan Kowald and Emmett Kowald) and two great-grandchildren (Elle Maunsell and Caroline Valenzuela), all of whom will carry forward her love, lessons, and laughter. 

A proud and devoted military wife, Connie embodied strength, grace, and resilience throughout her life. Her unwavering support for her family and her country defined much of who she was. She was an active member of the Officers Wives Club, where she built lasting friendships and offered encouragement to others navigating the same journey.

 Known for her honesty, adventurous spirit, and laughter that could brighten any room, Connie found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved antique hunting treasures and clothes shopping, spending carefree hours in the sun, and sharing laughter over a game of bridge with friends. Her late evening competitive board game playing with her kids and grandkids was legendary. Most of all, she treasured the time spent with her family, her beloved children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Holiday meals (everyone remembers the family recipe for yeast rolls and cornbread dressing) and decorating the house for Christmas filled her heart with joy and happiness. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, forthcoming details. 

Her family finds comfort in these words that so beautifully reflect her enduring presence:

 You have never lost your mother, 

Though you’ve said your last goodbyes, 

Though there is heartbreak in the parting, 

No one’s mother really dies. 

If you love music for the feelings that it brings, 

It’s because you had a mother, 

Who taught your heart to sing.

 If you stop to help a neighbor, 

Search your heart and you will find, 

It’s because you had a mother,

 Who taught you to be kind. 

No, you’ve never lost your mother, 

Though you’ve said your last goodbyes, 

Through your thoughts and actions, she’s living— 

No one’s mother really dies.