Constance Louise Margerum “Connie” Whalen, age 96, of Clifton Forge died Thursday, October 15, 2026 in Covington, Virginia surrounded by her family. She was born August 28, 1930 in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania to the late William Henry Margerum and Helen Blanche Gillan Margerum McSparran. She was a homemaker and a lab tech for Hercules, Inc. Connie was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, an Alleghany County and JRTC board member for years, a substitute teacher, and a volunteer at the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center. She enjoyed helping at the Clifton Forge food pantry and loved quilting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Joseph Whalen, Jr. She is survived by two daughters, Jacki White (Stephen) of Lexington, Amy Cathcart (Richard) of Covington; four grandchildren, Thomas White of Radford, Mary Shingler of Charlottesville, Abby Shingler of Clifton Forge, and Joseph White of Lexington. In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 1:00PM in the Chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Father Dan Kelly officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until time of service. A private interment will be held in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Low Moor. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the recovery of Harlan and Lelian Nicely in c/o Chase Nicely, 725 Lowell Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia 24422.