Constance "Connie" Annear

Constance (Connie) Annear, 67, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on October 30, 2026.

Born on April 24, 1959, in Des Moines, Iowa, she was the daughter of Bobbie Gene and Barbara Chamberlain and sister to Christine Jorgenson of Wisconsin, Rob Chamberlain (Sherry) of Des Moines. Connie grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and went to Clarkson Elementary, Warren Harding Middle School and later, Adel High School, after moving with her family to Adel, Iowa.

She worked as a Head Baker at Dowling High School for many years and was well known by all for her delicious, often requested peanut butter bars. She dedicated her life to raising and caring for her family and grandchildren. She spent her later years loving her cats, Pippa, Tilly, and Ollie-Bob. Beyond her work, she loved baking, reading, woodworking, sewing, and crafting. She was known for her generosity, loyalty, wacky sense of humor, loving, and natural caring nature.

She is survived by her mother, Barbara Chamberlain of Adel, Iowa, husband of 51 years, Joel Annear, her children Shawn Annear of Des Moines, Kristy Roberts (Steve) of Iowa, Melissa Roberts (Rick) of Mansfield, TX, 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, many bonus children and grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Bob Chamberlain, sister Carolyn Chamberlain, brother Caleb Chamberlain and three infant siblings.

A celebration of Connie's life will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Visitation at 10:00 AM and Service 11:00 AM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, located at 735 South 14th St., Adel, IA.