Constance Pendleton Stuntz
September 4, 1923 ~ February 9, 2022
Passed away at her home in Vienna, VA on February 9, 2022. Born in Falls Church, VA in 1923, graduated from Duke University, worked in the Army Signal Corps, moved to Vienna in 1947, and was a local historian and author.
Beloved wife of 66 years of Mayo S. Stuntz who passed away in 2013; mother of Anne (Brad Swanson), Reid (Linda), Mayo Jr., (Elizabeth); grandmother of Allison Schulte (Ben), James (Mollie O’Rourke), Katie, Joe (Michelle), Grace Graham (Stash), Jay Swanson (Diana), Charles Swanson (Isabela Morales), and Steve Swanson (Becky); and eleven great grandchildren.
The books she and Mayo Stuntz published are: This Was Vienna, Virginia (1988), This Was Tysons Corner, Virginia (1990), and This Was Virginia 1900-1927 as Shown by the Glass Negatives of J. Harry Shannon, the Rambler (1998). In 2005 she published her fourth book, A View of Falls Church, Virginia, Including its Western Neighbors, Through the 1881-1889 Diaries of Edmund Flagg. She also had been writing an extensive manuscript on the history of Falls Church.
The family will receive visitors on Saturday, February 19 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Money and King Funeral Home in Vienna, VA. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 20 at 2 p.m. at the Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park Street, Vienna, VA 22180. Interment will follow the service, at Flint Hill Cemetery, Oakton, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Historic Vienna, Inc., PO Box 53, Vienna, VA 22183 https://historicviennainc.square.site/
Beloved wife of 66 years of Mayo S. Stuntz who passed away in 2013; mother of Anne (Brad Swanson), Reid (Linda), Mayo Jr., (Elizabeth); grandmother of Allison Schulte (Ben), James (Mollie O’Rourke), Katie, Joe (Michelle), Grace Graham (Stash), Jay Swanson (Diana), Charles Swanson (Isabela Morales), and Steve Swanson (Becky); and eleven great grandchildren.
The books she and Mayo Stuntz published are: This Was Vienna, Virginia (1988), This Was Tysons Corner, Virginia (1990), and This Was Virginia 1900-1927 as Shown by the Glass Negatives of J. Harry Shannon, the Rambler (1998). In 2005 she published her fourth book, A View of Falls Church, Virginia, Including its Western Neighbors, Through the 1881-1889 Diaries of Edmund Flagg. She also had been writing an extensive manuscript on the history of Falls Church.
The family will receive visitors on Saturday, February 19 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Money and King Funeral Home in Vienna, VA. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 20 at 2 p.m. at the Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park Street, Vienna, VA 22180. Interment will follow the service, at Flint Hill Cemetery, Oakton, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Historic Vienna, Inc., PO Box 53, Vienna, VA 22183 https://historicviennainc.square.site/
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Connie was a bright light to those of us who shared a common organization: Ayr Hill Garden Club. Her passion was floral design and for decades her energy drove the flower shows that were held. She was the person who even in her 80’s was calling newer members like myself projecting visions of artistic spendor. After 15 years of trying, I finally got that blue ribbon you talked about Connie! I supported her application for what is called The Perennial Bloom just a few years ago, covering 7 Mid-Atlantic National Garden Club States (which she won!) and learned through our interview, getting to see her great scrapbooks, that AHGC was so close to her heart, because of the many lifelong friendships she made. Her design spirit lives on in her daughter, our friend and fellow member Anne. Yes, Connie loved a good gossip sidebar and no matter the topic, she never changed her joy of letting you know, when she enjoyed your tidbits and company. RIP Connie, you set the bar very high for all of us!
Condolences to the Mayo family. I have very fond memories of Connie and Mayo coming to Business Images in Vienna (were I worked) to have copies, reproductions done for the books they were working on. This was in the late 80′ and 90’s before digital, Connie and Mayo did everything by hand (layout, etc.). I still today have a book he gifted me, signed and dedicated to Business Images and myself. Rest in Peace Connie with your beloved Mayo. Amy Thompson
The Morrison Family has known the Stuntz Family for many years through Vienna Presbyterian Church. We appreciated their community and church involvement, especially providing research and books about the history of Vienna and other nearby communities. When my Dad, Andrew, died in 2006, Mayo lead our family down the aisle at VPC. My Mom, Fay, died in 2017 near our (then) home in New Bern, NC. She spoke about the people she missed at VPC, including the Stuntz family. Our love is sent your way. Marjorie Morrison (now living in Trilogy of Lake Frederick)
RIP Connie.
Dear family and friends of Constance Stuntz, S. E. MacNaughton’s words of comfort: “Those who have lived in our hearts are never really gone. As long as we keep them with us, in our hearts and our thoughts, they will be with us always. For love, which is timeless, never ceases to exist.” Your loss is deeply felt, Janice and Frank Cotter
Dear Reid and Linda – Paul and I have many fond memories of your Mom. Since Joe and Elise were born just a month a part Reid’s parents were included in most of Joe’s birthdays and we enjoyed many celebrations with the Stuntz families. I loved your Mom’s interest in history and how she made me feel that for her, the DC metro area could still feel like a small town (at least in VA). We send you much love and hope we can reconnect soon. Ellen Riker and Paul Ehrenreich
My deepest condolences to the family for your loss.
This is not an easy note to write. I was saddened by Aunt Connie’s death. She was a bright light with a positive and sunny attitude, an extraordinary person whom I deeply admired. I loved her enthusiasm, her openness, her abiding interest in so many areas and her pride in her children and her joy in grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I loved her spunk and her many contrasting qualities that drew me to her: gentle yet steely, understanding yet highly principled. 98? No way!! She looked and lived as a much younger woman. She continued to evolve, editing and publishing many historical Vienna and Falls Church books with Uncle Mayo and on her own after he passed away. May how she lived, continue to be an inspiration to all of us. Nancy Stewart Hartzenbusch
Condolences from the Bob and Carol Pendleton Family. Connie was a wonderful person, always so fun and full of life. We all have such precious memories of her, whether hearing family stories or looking at fascinating antiques. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve. Love, Laura and Stacia.
Though I do not remember meeting her or her husband I certainly knew of their work to teach all of us about the history of Vienna and Tysons Corner. It was their love of both that helped me to know the Tysons Corner that my grandparents lived in from 1909 until 1931. May her memory be eternal and her family be comforted’