Constance Jean “Connie” Pilgrim

Constance Jean “Connie” Pilgrim, 65, of Lexington, AL, passed away March 11, 2026, at UAB Palliative Care in Birmingham, AL. She was a native of Colbert County, AL, and was employed at Essity Tissue Plant. Connie loved fishing and traveling and was of the Baptist faith.  

Survivors include:

Brothers:  Jerry Smith & Ronny Smith (Beth)

Sister:  Tawna Evans (Joe)

Numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:

Husband:  Thomas Lowell Pilgrim

Parents:  Donald Reid Smith, Sr. & Shirley Ruth Shelton Smith

Brother:  Donald Reid Smith, Jr.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10:00am – 12:00pm, at Greenhill Funeral Home.  The funeral service will follow at 12:00pm, in the funeral home chapel, with Jeff Cruse officiating.  Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery, Anderson, AL. 

Pallbearers:  Paden Smith, Casey Pulliam, Chasley Smith, Jeremy Mathis, Brian Santos & Heath Minor. 

The family would like to say a special “thank you” to Beth Smith and Lueann Roberts for their care of Connie during her illness, and UAB Oncology, Palliative Care and UAB CCU.

Greenhill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.