Constance Marie Fields

Constance Marie Fields was born on February 20, 1950, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Willie Mae Rosemond and McKinley Fields. After the passing of her mother, Willie Mae, her father, McKinley, moved his 11 children from North Carolina to Chicago, Illinois. There in Chicago is where the story of Constance began. She went on to have a family of her own that included five children: Teresa of Chicago, Tarsha of Bradley, Buster of Chicago, Lamar of Leander, Texas, and Evelyn of Kankakee. She was also blessed with 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Constance accepted Christ as her lord and savior in her early years of life. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, volunteering, and helping others. As Constance gained her wings and entered the gate of heaven, she leaves behind memories with her family and friends her most important gift: her beautiful smile. Even to her very end of life, she faced many obstacles. She continued to light up the room with her warm smile, hugs, and “I love you’s.” She always concluded her conversations never by saying goodbye, but saying “see you later.” She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie Mae and McKinley Fields; three brothers, Sam, Charles, and John; three sisters, Vivian, Deborah, and Doris; and one granddaughter, Kaslee Jackson. Constance leaves to cherish her loving memory three daughters; two sons; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two brothers, James and McArthur; two sisters, Willie Mae and Patricia; and a host of relatives and friends. A visitation for Constance will be held at Jensen Funeral Home of Kankakee on Saturday September 3, 2022, at 9:00AM. A funeral service will begin at 10:00AM, officiated by Pastor Calvin Brown Sr. Immediately following the service, Constance will be laid to rest at Mound Grove Cemetery of Kankakee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.