Connie Marie Diaz, 64,  of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away on August 23,  2021 in Atlantis, Florida.

Connie was born at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, DC to Robert Dale Parsons, Sr., Master Sergeant, US Air Force, Retired,  and Evelyn Mae (Faulk) Parsons on January 17, 1957. She grew up with three siblings, Robert Dale Parsons, Jr, Steven Delane Parsons and Pamela Ann Parsons. She graduated from Hialeah High School in 1975, then attended the Hialeah School of Allied Health Careers, and later attended the Bowling Green School of Practical Nursing in Bowling Green, Ohio.

She married Raul Diaz in 1976 and went on to have three children, Benjamin Raul Diaz, Samuel Alan Diaz and Natalie Lynn Diaz.

Connie worked in Banking until her husband,  Dr. Raul Diaz opened his private practice in clinical and forensic psychology in 1987 and she joined the practice as Office Manager until retirement due to disability in 2007. Connie dutifully served as a military (Army) wife from 2005 through her husband's military retirement in 2015.  She single-handedly managed a busy household, including the children and her husband's parents during two war zone deployments when her husband served in Iraq in 2006 and Afghanistan in 2011.  Her dedication as a supportive military spouse was unmatched.  She was involved with her husband's military units in supporting other soldiers and families such as through the Family Readiness Groups.

Connie was also a prolific poet and writer, publishing her deeply inspirational book "The Path Well Traveled" in 2008.   Through her writings, she touched many lives and taught the importance of cherishing each moment on the paths we travel during our lives.  She began work on a second book, "Writings of an Army Wife" which will be completed and published by her loving husband Raul.

Connie was preceded in death by her beloved oldest brother, Robert Dale Parsons, Jr. , Master Sergeant,  US Air Force, Retired.

She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Dr.  Raul Diaz, Major, US Army, Retired.  She and her husband Raul were true soulmates, sealed by her passing on his birthday, August 23rd.  She left him the most meaningful birthday gift ever, the knowledge that on that day, her soul was born into a spiritual existence free of the agony of her physical pain which she had endured for many years. She is also survived by her son Benjamin and his spouse Blanca Lizbeth (Rodriguez) Diaz along with Grandchildren Logan Alexander Diaz, Julianna Alexa Diaz and Lilyanna Sky Diaz; Son Samuel and his partner and fiancé Gabriela Ontiveros along with her daughter, and Connie's beloved Goddaughter Valerie Guerrero; and daughter Natalie Lynn  (Diaz) Tubbs and her husband Christopher Ryan Tubbs.  Connie was a dedicated and loving "Nana" to her grandchildren and Goddaughter.

She is also survived by her older brother Steven Delane Parsons, her younger sister Pamela Ann Parsons and her sister-in-law Donna Jean Parsons and all other family and friends.

A Funeral Service will be conducted at The Palm Beach National Chapel (10055 Heritage Farms Rd

Lake Worth, FL 33449) on Friday,  9/24/21,  with 11 AM visitation and viewing and pastoral service at noon.  Food will be available at 11 AM.  She will be laid to rest following the above service at 2 PM at the South Florida National Cemetery (6501 S State Road 7

Lake Worth, FL  33449) deservedly honored among other military spouses and Veterans.

We realize that during these times it is completely understandable to not travel or congregate. Masks will be available. We will also live stream and video this event for those who cannot make it in person.

Your support and prayers will be cherished and will be considered the highest form of offering anyone can provide for the family.  If it comes from your heart to send flowers that is fine. If you prefer to donate to a charity in Connie's name the family suggests the Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital  by calling 1-800-822-6344 and giving the following ID number: 22564684.  A donation to any charitable organization in Connie's name would be equally meaningful.