Constance “Connie” Patricia Fox, a woman of deep compassion, resilience, and unwavering dedication to helping others, passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 83.

Born on September 18, 1941, Connie was the youngest of triplets born to Lester Hendricks Lipton and Margaret “Peggy” Einstein Lipton. She grew up in Detroit, Michigan along with her older brothers (who were identical twins), Jim and Tom Lipton, both of whom preceded her in death. Connie also suffered the heartbreaking loss of her beloved son, Tony, in 2011.

Left to carry on her memory and celebrate her boundless love are her cherished partner and husband of almost 45 years, Jim Fox; adored son, John Handmaker (Trish); step children, Steve Fox (Allie) and Alison Fox; sisters-in-law, Susan Lipton and Sugar Abraham; and several nieces and nephews. As the quintessential grandmother to Darrah & Case Handmaker and stepgrandkids Mckenzie, Austin & Sarah Fox, showering them with love, platitudes, encouragement and celebration was one of her greatest joys in life.

Connie graduated from Mumford High School in 1959, and went on to study at the University of Michigan until 1964, before moving to Louisville, KY to start a family. While her primary career was spent perfecting the art of homemaking, she also worked locally at Byck’s, Bacon’s, and the Jewish Community Center, where she built lasting friendships and touched countless lives with her innate beauty, warmth and wisdom.

A woman of action and heart, Connie was active in the National Council of Jewish Women’s Court Watch Project and other local initiatives throughout her life. In recognition of her dedication to domestic violence victim’s rights, social justice and service, she received the Louisville Center for Women & Families’ 2012 Woman of Distinction Award—a reflection of her tireless efforts to uplift and advocate for others.

Though not formally trained as a professional, Connie’s true life’s work was in service and helping others who have been impacted by the family illness of alcoholism and drug addiction. By helping others find peace and thrive in often toxic situations, Connie made a huge impact on thousands by sharing her experiences, strength, candid wisdom, counsel, and promise in order to help solve their common problems. Connie spent a lifetime helping others find hope amidst hardship and, in return, was enriched by countless friendships, abundant love and tremendous admiration.

Her legacy is one of beauty, grace, elegance, style, class, strength in the midst of adversity, courage, connection, and compassion—values she passed on not only to her family, but to the countless friends, neighbors, and strangers she welcomed into her circle of care and unconditional love. As they say, “everyone loves Connie.”

Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege to know and be loved by her.

Constance “Connie” Patricia Fox, a woman of deep compassion, resilience, and unwavering dedication to helping others, passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 83.

Born on September 18, 1941, Connie was the youngest of triplets born to Lester Hendricks Lipton and Margaret “Peggy” Einstein Lipton. She grew up in Detroit, Michigan along with her older brothers (who were identical twins), Jim and Tom Lipton, both of whom preceded her in death. Connie also suffered the heartbreaking loss of her beloved son, Tony, in 2011.

Left to carry on her memory and celebrate her boundless love are her cherished partner and husband of almost 45 years, Jim Fox; adored son, John Handmaker (Trish); step children, Steve Fox (Allie) and Alison Fox; sisters-in-law, Susan Lipton and Sugar Abraham; and several nieces and nephews. As the quintessential grandmother to Darrah & Case Handmaker and stepgrandkids Mckenzie, Austin & Sarah Fox, showering them with love, platitudes, encouragement and celebration was one of her greatest joys in life.

Connie graduated from Mumford High School in 1959, and went on to study at the University of Michigan until 1964, before moving to Louisville, KY to start a family. While her primary career was spent perfecting the art of homemaking, she also worked locally at Byck’s, Bacon’s, and the Jewish Community Center, where she built lasting friendships and touched countless lives with her innate beauty, warmth and wisdom.

A woman of action and heart, Connie was active in the National Council of Jewish Women’s Court Watch Project and other local initiatives throughout her life. In recognition of her dedication to domestic violence victim’s rights, social justice and service, she received the Louisville Center for Women & Families’ 2012 Woman of Distinction Award—a reflection of her tireless efforts to uplift and advocate for others.

Though not formally trained as a professional, Connie’s true life’s work was in service and helping others who have been impacted by the family illness of alcoholism and drug addiction. By helping others find peace and thrive in often toxic situations, Connie made a huge impact on thousands by sharing her experiences, strength, candid wisdom, counsel, and promise in order to help solve their common problems. Connie spent a lifetime helping others find hope amidst hardship and, in return, was enriched by countless friendships, abundant love and tremendous admiration.

Her legacy is one of beauty, grace, elegance, style, class, strength in the midst of adversity, courage, connection, and compassion—values she passed on not only to her family, but to the countless friends, neighbors, and strangers she welcomed into her circle of care and unconditional love. As they say, “everyone loves Connie.”

Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege to know and be loved by her.