Constance Lightfoot

Constance Elizabeth Hudson Lightfoot was born August 3, 1944, to the late Sandy and Arah Hudson. She peacefully transitioned to her Heavenly Home on Monday, November 20, 2023. Constance, (Connie) was raised in the Navy Hill section of Richmond, Virginia. As a child, she preferred to read a book rather than to play outside with friends. She was known as an avid reader all of her life. Constance was baptized at Seventh Street Memorial Baptist Church at an early age. When she married, she joined Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Sandston, Virginia, and was a very faithful and active member of the church. She worked as Youth Leader and started what was called R.A.P. (Religious Activity Program) for the church’s children and youth. She also served many years as chair of the Kitchen Ministry. After retiring, she was a faithful member of the Senior’s Ministry and loved attending “Together on Tuesdays” Bible Study. She was known for having a quiet spirit and a big heart; she would give her last for a person in need. She was also known to have a great sense of humor. She loved life and loved her family with her whole heart. Constance graduated from Armstrong High School and received a scholarship to college, but decided to start a family and begin working. She married the love of her life, Gilbert Junious Lightfoot on March 3, 1962. They had two children, Gilbert Tracey Lightfoot and Carla Elizabeth Lightfoot. Constance began working at C & P Telephone Company (now Verizon) as an operator. After a few years, she began working in the kitchen at Richmond Memorial Hospital. She honed her cooking and administrative skills and began working at Manor Care Stratford Hall. On her 30th anniversary there, she was honored as Food Service Manager, which she received a pen and plague for her years of service. She worked there for 40 years and retired as Food Service Manager. After a few months of retirement, she returned to work as the Human Resources Manager for three additional years.After retiring the second time, she and her husband Gilbert traveled the world several times yearly. She was a member of the United Order of Tents, Southern District No. 1 for over 25 years, National Grand Past Senior Matron, and Treasurer of Blooming Lily Tent #95; a member of the American Business Women’s Association, Cavalier Chapter; a former member of the Elizabeth S. Spurlock Chapter #236 O.E.S.P.H.A.; and the Richmond Chapter President of the Bunn-Hines Family Reunion. Constance enjoyed watching MSNBC, CNN, and even Fox News. If you wanted to know anything about the news, ask Connie. She read the newspaper from front to back. When asked what souvenir she wanted when anyone traveled, she would also say, “Bring me a newspaper.” She was described as a walking encyclopedia. Constance was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved son, Gilbert Tracey Lightfoot; grandson, Omar Demetri Lightfoot; brother, Lester Hudson; and sister, Alice Burrell (Claude). She leaves to celebrate her life the love of her life of 61 years, loving husband Gilbert J. Lightfoot; her devoted and loving daughter, the Reverend Dr. Carla E. Lightfoot; her adoring grandchildren, Tracey Lightfoot, Lauren Allen (Luqman), Shayla Graves (Derek), Korddé Bell; grand dog, Gabrielle Elizabeth Lightfoot; great-grandchildren, Caleb Brown, Serenity Jefferson, Madison and Adonis Allen, and Prince Graves; great-great-grandchildren, Kaloni and Kaleyah Brown; sister, Romanta H. Robinson, brother, Jesse Hudson; two aunts, Deacon Morristine Hudson Bowman (Rufus) and Juanita Price (Sterling); brother-in-law Wilber Lightfoot (Dorothy); and a host of relatives and friends. Wherever Connie served, she served wholeheartedly. She was a wise woman who genuinely loved mankind and had the ability to make each person feel special. She affectionately called her husband, “man”, her daughter, “my rock”, and her grand dog, “Tweet”, who kept her company every day. Constance departed as she wanted, slipping away quietly to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She has now joined her beloved son and grandson and others in our Father’s House. Constance Hudson Lightfoot will be truly missed, but never forgotten. Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant…Enter Into the Joy of Your Master.

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Constance Lightfoot

August 3, 1944 - November 20, 2023