Connie Celestine Evers Gordon-Hernandez, age 92, of Alexandria Virginia, passed away on January 22, 2020. She was born to the late James William Gordon and Pauline Virginia Gordon in Staunton, Virginia on April 8, 1927.
A consummate mother and homemaker, Connie was a devoted mother to her 9 children. She enjoyed preparing meals for her family. She especially loved to dress up and take pictures with her children in their younger years. Connie loved to go out, shop - especially thrifting. Thrifting allowed her to dig through the racks and for her to find her own personal treasures. Connie was a faithful member of University Church of Christ in Fairfax, Virginia and she loved reading; especially her Bible every day her faith in God was unwavering. A few of her favorite scriptures in the bible were John 8:12 and Colossians 3:15.
Connie was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Ruben Hernandez, by her siblings, James H Gordon, Earl Gordon, Paul Gordon, and Katherine Gordon Stuart, her grandson Korrie Hernandez, and her daughters-in-law Cherie Wagner and Paulyne Wagner. Connie is survived by her children Ronald Wagner Cedar Hill, Texas, Russell Wagner Bristow Virginia, Sharon Wagner Hobart, Oklahoma, Ruben Hernandez Jr Alexandria, Virginia, Keith Hernandez (Laura) Frederick, Maryland, Shawn Hernandez, Michael Hernandez, and Julie Hernandez of Alexandria, Virginia. She is also survived by Grandchildren Nicole Wagner-Campbell (George) Dallas Texas, Matthew Wagner Cedar Hill Texas, Donovan Wagner Fredericksburg, Virginia, Virginia W Wagner-Lopez (Michael) Minco, Oklahoma, Koddie Hernandez Frederick, Maryland, Great-Grandchildren Alexander Wagner Fairfax Virginia, Christian Wagner Fredericksburg Virginia, Ela’yjah O’Neal Wagner Woodbridge Virginia, Kaitlyn and Jalynne Campbell Dallas Texas, Micah Wagner Cedar Hill Texas, Great-Great Grandchildren Prince-Isaiah and Sofia Wagner of Los Angeles California. She also left behind a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.