Constance Elizabeth Urbach, a gentle soul with a deep love for books, animals, and her close-knit circle of friends, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, in Davisville, West Virginia. She was 79 years old.
Born on September 8, 1945, in Madison, Wisconsin, Constance was the daughter of the late Edwin Conrad Urbach and Olive Mabele (Carroll) Urbach. She grew up in a family of five children and was preceded in death by her four brothers. Though life brought its share of challenges, Constance navigated her path with grace, resilience, and an unwavering faith.
After building a career with the Bureau of the Public Debt, Constance retired from federal service and embraced a slower pace of life. She was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church in Parkersburg, where her faith was a central part of her life.
The church provided her with spiritual strength and a community of support, and she was known among fellow members for her quiet kindness and dependable presence.
Constance’s passions reflected her peaceful nature. She found joy in reading, often immersing herself in stories and ideas that expanded her world. Her love for animals was another defining feature of her life. Whether it was caring for pets or simply appreciating nature’s creatures, she found comfort and connection through them.
While she had no children of her own, Constance built a family from the friendships she cherished. She is lovingly remembered by her special friends: Harriett Lemley of Davisville, Johnnie Lee Smith of Piney Flats, Tennessee, Roseann Cantrell of Parkersburg, and John and Peggy Cane of Aurora, Colorado. These friendships spanned years and miles, offering her both companionship and support.
Constance also held close ties to her extended family in Colorado. She is survived by her niece, Carol Hull, her great-niece, Chelese Hull, and her sister-in-law, Margaret Hull, all of Aurora, Colorado. These family members were a meaningful part of her life, staying connected through calls, visits, and shared memories.
Her passing leaves a quiet void in the lives of those who knew her, but it also invites reflection on a life well-lived — one marked not by grand gestures, but by steady devotion, loyalty to friends, and a deep faith that guided her until the end.
A funeral service to honor Constance’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Dr. Todd Hill will officiate. Friends and family are invited to gather one hour before the service for visitation. Following the ceremony, Constance will be laid to rest at Riverview Cemetery in Williamstown, West Virginia.
Though she may have left this world quietly, Constance Urbach’s legacy lives on in the hearts of those she touched — through every kind word, shared story, and moment of compassion she offered along the way.
