Connie Tates-Stones

Connie Bernadine Tate-Stones was born on February 3, 1933, to the late James and Francis Tate and peacefully transitioned on Sunday, May 4, 2025. As the eldest of ten children, Connie spent her formative years in Turners Station, Maryland. She married Wille Moore with whom she had six children: Reggie, Willie Jr., Karen, Gary, Marcus and Nicole. She later married Wade Stones. Both preceded her in death. Connie received her education in the Baltimore County Public School System and graduated from Apex Beauty School. In 1954, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cosmetology from the Institute of Cosmetology and trained at the National Beauty Culturists League of Washington, DC. Then, she began her professional career as a beautician and was the proud owner of Connie's Color Coifs Beauty Salon for 14 years while working as a color technician for Roux Hair Coloring Company. Connie eventually shifted to a career in education serving as a teacher, within the Baltimore City Public School System and the Archdiocese or Baltimore. At age 46, she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Coppin State College in 1979, graduating cum laude. Her academic achievements earned her recognition in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges as well as induction into Alpha Kappa Mu (Mu Beta Chapter) Honor Society. Additionally, she joined Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Nu Gamma Chapter). As a devoted member of St. Veronica Catholic Church, Connie served her parish and community faithfully for many years. She taught at the church's Head Start Center for 17 years and was actively involved in several organizations, including the Catholic Daughters, the Hospitality Club, the Women's Club, and the Young Adult Club. She sang for the Morris Queen Chorale. Both Connie's accomplishments and her spirit made her special and loved by many. She was graceful but no-nonsense. Loving but firm. She had a big heart, a sharp mind, and a sense of humor that could light up a room. She dedicated her life to providing for her family, shaping young minds, and serving others selflessly. She will be greatly missed. She leaves behind a legacy of love, mourned by her three surviving children: Willie Jr., Marcus, and Nicole; two sisters: Carolyn and Anita; one brother, Rudolph; two daughters-in-love: Angela and Talease; bonus daughter, Tiffany Fisher; two granddaughters, Ashley Tiffany, eight grandsons, Shennod, Maurice, Jake, William, Jozef, Scott, Marcus Jr. and Gabriel; one cousin, Vincent and numerous nieces and nephews

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Connie Tates-Stones

February 3, 1933 - May 4, 2025