Connie Sue Herndon, 64, of Chatham, died at 12:03 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. She was born in Springfield on May 20, 1951, the daughter of Charles Allen and Ila B. (Hill) DeFoor.  She married Thomas R. Herndon in Blue Eye, Missouri, on September 4, 1992, and he preceded her in death on March 14, 2011. Connie worked as a Fiscal Officer for the State of Illinois Secretary of State for 30 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading and scrapbooking. Connie had a big heart, and she loved her pets, and she truly enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter.

She is survived by four siblings: Steve “Butch” DeFoor of Henderson, NV, Charles DeFoor, Jr. of Stonington, Carolyn Burkhart, husband Donald, of Blue Mound, and Laura Hubbard, husband Kent, of Auburn; 10 nieces and nephews; three step daughters: Sheri Castelli, husband Vic, of Decatur, Angela Sharer, husband Steve, of Taylorville, and Karyn Herndon of Auburn; and six grandchildren: Courtney, Morgan, Bianca, Austin, Rachel, and Kennedy. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one niece, Megan DeFoor, and one sister-in-law, Judy DeFoor.

Private family services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 21, 2015, at McClure funeral Home, with visitation being held one hour prior. Rev. Steve Robinson will officiate. Burial will take place at Glenhaven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Animal Protective League of Springfield. McClure Funeral Home is assisting the Herndon family with arrangements. Memories of Connie or condolences to the family may be left online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.