Connie Jean Brandt

Connie Brandt ObituaryVisit the Pray Funeral Home, Inc. website to view the full obituary.Connie Jean Brandt, 79, of Charlotte, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Lansing. Connie was born January 8, 1947 in Charlotte, the daughter of Lowell Ralph and Betty Jane (Hale) Shumaker. She married the love of her life, Floyd Marcus Brandt, on September 4, 1965 and the two happily raised their three children in Charlotte. Throughout the years, Floyd and Connie enjoyed many adventures together, including travelling to Alaska and the Great Lakes to name a few. In later years, Connie would take Floyd to the casino, or just out for a drive to spot deer. Their daughters took them to Manistee and Grand Haven, where they enjoyed watching the sunset over Lake Michigan from the beach.Connie also enjoyed being with her close friends, many of whom she gathered to play euchre or bunko with at the Eaton Area Senior Center, where she was an active member and volunteer. She will be missed by her many friends, especially Martha and Margie. The highlight of Connie's life was time spent with her family, especially at family dinners. She enjoyed playing euchre with her kids and grandkids, even though a few of the grandsons would occasionally bend the rules. Some of her favorite times were watching the grandchildren playing in the backyard, doing puzzles together, or playing a family favorite, "Hide the thimble."When her health declined, Connie remained a positive presence to all those around her. Even after chemotherapy, she was always ready to share some broccoli cheese soup and frosted shortbread cookies with her daughter.Connie is survived by her husband of 60 years, Floyd Marcus Brandt, Sr.; daughters, Regina Brandt and Michelle (Josh Rood) Skuse; son, Floyd (JJ) Brandt, Jr.; grandchildren, Savannah Christiansen, Heidi (Logan Logan) Christiansen, Clifford (Chelsea Miller) Skuse, Colson (Olivia Adkins) Skuse, Bo (Adriana Slater) Brandt, Koda (Ayla Holben) Brandt, and Cutler (Kelsey Stiver) Brandt; great-grandchildren, Noah Skuse and Marcie Commans; siblings, Sandra Wixson, Randy (Dena) Shumaker, Deb (Don) Moga, and Lynn (Paul) Juhola; brother-in-law, Keith Naylor; and many nieces and nephews. Connie was predeceased by her sister, Diana Naylor, and brother-in-law, Tom Wixson.Friends are encouraged to support Connie's family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com < http://www.prayfuneral.com >. A Celebration of Life will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Pray Funeral Home with Laura Cooper officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. just prior to the service . If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Eaton Area Senior Center or Hospice of Lansing - Stoneleigh Residence. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.Read The Full Obituary