Constance "Connie" Marie (Goodrick) Mikel

Constance “Connie” Marie (Goodrick) Mikel, age 77 of Covington, IN, passed away at 4:25 p.m. on August 18, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton, IN. Connie was born on August 23, 1943 in Williamsport, IN. She was the daughter of Richard E. and Leah Marie (Smith) Goodrick. Connie was a 1961 graduate and salutatorian of Seeger High School. She married Don Mikel on September 23, 1962 at the West Lebanon Christian Church and he survives. Connie was a legal secretary and later worked as an office manager in Danville, IL. She also worked several administration jobs in Oregon and Kentucky that always left her free to do the special mothering things for her children that she always considered her actual job. Connie was a member of the West Lebanon Christian Church where she served as the piano accompanist for many years and taught classes. She enjoyed playing piano and reading. She especially loved her family. Surviving with her husband, Don, are, 2 daughters, Angela Marie Mikel Purcell (husband: Russ) and Pamela Michelle Mikel Novack (husband: Bob) both of Noblesville, IN; 6 grandchildren, Chynna, Austin, Zach, Abby, Travis, and Sayler; 4 great-grandchildren, Hunter, Jaxson, Liem, and Kaycen 1 daughter-in-law, Katie Rigdon Mikel of Rossville, IL; 1 sister-in-law, Beth Goodrick of Lafayette, IN; 1 bonus granddaughter, Jackie Sparnict; 2 bonus step granddaughters, Ashley and Sarah Novack; Connie was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jeffrey Scott Mikel; and brother, Terry Goodrick. Visitation will be held at the West Lebanon Christian Church, 201 S Clinton St, West Lebanon, IN 47991, on Monday August 23, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. (EDT) until service time at 4:00 p.m. (EDT) with Greg Goodrick, Dan Mikel, and Minister Bruce Thornsbrough officiating. Interment will follow at West Lebanon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be made at www.gradyfuneralhome.com.