Connie Johnson Gobep was born Oct. 21, 1950, and passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the age of 75.
Connie was an avid animal lover, especially dogs. She enjoyed playing softball and gardening, she had several gardens that she tended to. Her favorite things to do outdoors were fishing and crabbing. She loved her family and cherished their time spent together. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children, Chad Reiher and wife April, Danny Charles Reiher, Andrea Gobep, and Patrick Gobep; grandchildren, Jada Andrea Nolasco, Zachary Pond, Brian Pond, Ashley Pond; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Sandra Clark, Jackie Royer, Billy Dowers, and J. W. Dowers; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Viola Johnson; and siblings, Danny “Danny Boy” Johnson and Bonnie Nelson.
The family received friends from 1 until the time of the funeral service at 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 9, at Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home in DeQuincy. Interment followed at Perkins Cemetery in DeQuincy.
Arrangements were handled by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. Fourth St., DeQuincy.
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