GASTON—Connie Marie Wells, 73, of Gaston, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016.Born in Pueblo, CO she was the daughter of the late Cecil Nelson Stafford and Ethel Fink Stafford. She was a member of LDS Church, West Columbia Ward and of the Relief Society at the church.Connie worked in telemarking prior to her retirement. Surviving are her daughters, Kristal Jenkins (Tim) of Elgin and Beth Porter (Ricky) of West Columbia; son, William Wells (Melanie) of Gaston; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Connie was preceded in death by her daughter, Tammi Sue Wells. A memorial service for Connie M. Wells will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2016 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1330 Whippoorwill Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169.Temples Halloran Funeral Home is assisting the family.