Her Life:

Constance Irene Baldwin was born December 5, 1947 in Springfield, IL the daughter of Charles A. McCullum Jr. and Bertha B. Martin.

She was employed at First National Bank in Springfield, IL and worked in the Operations Department for several years before its closing. She then worked for Bank of Springfield in Springfield, IL for 11 years before retiring in 2010.  Upon retirement she served as a volunteer grandparent at both Jane Adams Elementary School and Graham Elementary Schools. She was an avid reader, note taker, and she enjoyed spending time with her family and loved ones, watching The Price is Right, HGTV, Hallmark, The Food Network and she loved her Aquafina water (8 cases at a time).

She was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2022. Constance, was preceded in death by her mother Bertha B. Martin, fathers Bryant Martin Jr. and Charles McCullum Jr (Patricia McCullum).

Her Legacy:

Left to cherish her memory are her three daughters: Nicole C. Harper, IL, Leigh R. Collier, MN, Staci L. Baldwin, GA; One Aunt: Marie Eubanks; Step-Mom: Patricia McCullum; Seven sisters: Bry-Ann Wilks, GA, Zenobia(Anthony) Rhone, IL, Geneva (Robert) Doss Smith, GA, Charmain (Larry Kittrell) McCullum, IL, Renee (Ben) Piphus, IL, Leslie (Mark) Wilson, GA, Renita Gayle Simril, DC; Six brothers: John B. Martin, CA, Melton Guy Martin, TX, Bryant Phillip Martin, TX, Lawrence(Lonnie) Martin, TX, Michael Martin, GA, Reverend Stephen Wayne McCullum, DC,. Five grandchildren: Terry L. Harper(Victoria) IL, Myia N. Harper, TX, Aaron J. Odubiro, MN, Christopher C. Collier, MN, Adrian W. Dotts, MN; Two Great grandchildren: Obediah Harper, Krew Harper and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Her Services

Visitation for the friends and family of Constance is on Monday November 21, 2022 from 11:00am till 1:00pm at Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home, 530 North 5th St. Springfield, IL 62702. Cremation Services will be accorded prior to the visitation.