Connie Kay Turchiano

Connie Kay Lanham Turchiano, 74, of North Richland Hills, TX, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2019, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on April 1, 1945. The Lanham’s relocated to Fort Worth, Texas when Connie was a child, and in May of 1963, she graduated from Lake Worth High School.

Married in 1964, Connie became the proud mother of 3 children, raising them in, and spending the remainder of her life in North Richland Hills, TX. She devoted her life to her beloved children, cherished grandchildren and the many friends and colleagues she held in regard and in heart. Connie is survived by her daughter; Amanda Turchiano McCandless, son-in-law Robert Michael McCandless and their children; Robert Miles McCandless and Simone Kay McCandless of Trophy Club, Texas, her son; Peter Adam Turchiano, daughter-in-law, Stacy Barrera Turchiano and their children, Evan Nicholas Turchiano and Alyssa Jade Turchiano, of Austin, Texas, and her son; Nicholas Ace Turchiano, of North Richland Hills, Texas. Connie is preceded in death by her father Paul Lanham, her mother Grace Lanham, her sister Janet Yarborough Nastri, and brother Paul E. Lanham.

An employee of American Airlines for over 2 decades, Connie was an avid traveler. She will be remembered for many things, most notably; her independence, vigorous zest for life and unwavering strength in times of adversity. A loving mother and grandmother she passes these strengths of character along to her future generations.

A public “Celebration of Life” will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in support of the hospice group, “Community Hospice of Texas” to which the family extends their heartfelt thanks. Find a donation link at their website chot.org.