Constance Olivia Seward was born on April 17, 1956 to Rueben and Jimmie Owens in Blossom, TX.  Connie was the baby of 6 children born to this union.  Both parents, her sister Ruby Nell Kellum; brothers Tommy Owens, Wayne Owens and Everett Owens, and daughter Sharon Kemp preceded her in death. She gave her heart to Christ at a young age, and prided herself in serving the lord and being an active member of the church.

Her organization called "Angels Amongst Strangers" would put on countless food drives for the holidays. Connie was very ambitious and determined, she went back to school at an older age and achieved her dream of getting her Master's degree.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband James Seward of Midwest City, OK, one daughter; Rakeeta (Kelvin) Kearney, three sons; James (Karla) Jackson, Therman Kemp, and Roland (Jenna) Nickelberry; brother Clifford Owens, and a host of grandkids, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.