of Conway, AR
February 22, 1956 - March 23, 2009
Connie Priest, 53, of Mayflower, passed away from this life to join her Lord and Savior, Monday, March 23, 2009.
She was born February 22, 1956 in Little Rock to the late Conrad Lee Croy and Betty Jean Hartley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton R. Priest.
She graduated from Cabot High School in 1975 and was Cabot's first Panther Mascot. She then joined the Army National Guard in 1977 and proudly served 15 years until she had to retire on an honorable medical discharge in 1992. She was a longtime employee of USP and FO at Camp J.T. Robinson in North Little Rock as a federal purchasing agent. After her retirement she moved to Mayflower to enjoy her passion of the outdoors; fishing and enjoying time spent with her grandchildren who kept her full of life and laughter.
Connie was a member of Agape Church in Little Rock and attended the Mayflower Full Gospel Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Melanie Michelle Ellison of Mayflower; step-daughter Robin Hoyle and Charles of Roland; her six beautiful grandchildren; sister, Deborah Whitfield and husband Buddy of Roland; and two brothers, Richard Croy of Birmingham, AL and Mickey Croy of TN; two nephews, aunts, uncles and many friends.
For Connie never met a stranger. She was always there to help or give to those in need, with much love. She will be missed.
A celebration of Connie's life will be held graveside at Bethel North Cemetery in Sheridan at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26.
Arrangements are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.
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10 Condolence(s)
melanie
Sunday, April 19, 2009
MOM.I do not know how to say goodbye,but to know you are with our lord ana savior.I am so glad you loved me enough to show me GOD'S way so that i can meet you in his eternel life.me & the kids miss you so much it's crazy.I know the moral's you have taught me will only pass to my children.I miss our long talks and every time i was in trouble YOU were always there for us,as you still are,in spirit i am sad u had to go so fast i didn't even get to say goodbye.I feel your'e strength more &more each day.I am trying to do what you would have expected me to do.Some things have not been all you're wishes but i am trying to fix them & make you proud of the woman you taught me to be.I KNOW I WILL SEE YOU SOON IN HEAVEN untill then alway's know how much you truley ment to me.Michaela misses you real bad she knows you are with god ,and that makes her sad & happy .Until we meet again my sweet mother i love you alway's.
Susan Blair
Monday, April 13, 2009
It is comforting to know you are no longer hurting in the physical, but are now in perfect health and happiness standing in the presence of Our Lord..We will miss you
Hershel Mickey Croy
Sunday, April 5, 2009
As the years of our life pass, so do the people we love.Leaving us saying " I wish I would have called and said I love you just one more time".However,even if we would had,in the blink of an eye.We would always be left saying,"I wish I would have".Connie, I love you and your passing has left a strong Faithful servant of Our Father, lost and hurting.Asking, how do I say good-bye to my older sister.Well Father please excuse me, but I will not say good-bye. I will always have you Connie alive and well in my heart, mind, and soul.As the picture album pages of memories turn in my mind,thats how you will stay.My beautiful older sister full of life and joy.We might not have always understood eachother.But I always loved you and I always will.Our life's may have grew apart, but my love for you never did.Connie may you sleep in peace till the coming and rising.As a part of my heart sleeps with you.Your favorite song in high school was 96 tears by CCR.Well my loving sister,my heart will cry 96 tears everyday forward.Through the twenty years of my terminal illness,I never once thought that I would be the one feeling the pain deep down inside as I do.Stay with me Connie and always know I'm with you. I love you more than tears and words can express.And know I will only miss you in the physical sense.Because as always you have always been with me.
Deborah
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
My dear sweet C.J. I will miss you so much, our lives together have not always been as happy as we liked but we never broke our bond together as sisters. I've done as you had asked of me everything will be carried out as we agreed. Funny thing we thought you would be saying this for me after what I went through for 16 months, C.J. my heart is sadden because the part of you in missing. I will miss our late night talks and crys together, how do I say good-bye? Say hello to mother and daddy as I fell you still near me and when you see me sad remind me of our laughts together(like the fancy pillows I keep in my car) I love big sis and I know you are out of pain. I will do as you asked of me for Melanie & the babies. She's finally getting it & you would be proud I just wish it wouldn't have taken this for her to see. Remember I told you that we never die we just say good-bye, so I will see in heaven! P.S. I made you looking good for tommorrow! Til we see each other again all my love.
Baby sis
jeannie smith (priest)
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
connie, I know we didn"t stay in touch after clifton passed, but I did think of you . you will be missed by your love ones, and friends.we will all meet again some day in a happier place. sister-in-law- jeannie
Betty VanBuskirk
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Melanie and family,
Your mother was a one of a kind person who was full of love and life. She will be missed but she is home and at peace. Her spirit will be with us all and the gift of love and giving that she gave so unselfishly is forever instilled in our hearts.
Jacquelyn and Theodore Turner
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
God Bless
Tari w/The Mayflower Police Dept.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Melanie and family we at the MYPD were so sadden to learn of Connie's passing, She was such a sweet lady. Please have peace in knowing that she loved you all so much and most of all that she loved our LORD even more. Although your gonna miss her, be glad she made it home. Let me know if you need us for anything. Tari
ami slazyk
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
What wonderful friends you and my mother were all these years. You knew each others secrets and loved each other dearly. You will truely be missed.
Love,
Ami Slazyk
(Diane's Daughter)
DIANE TURLEY
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
DEAR CONNIE,
YOU HAVE BEEN MY BEST FRIEND FOR SO LONG. WE HAVE LAUGHED AND CRIED TOGETHER FOR SO MANY YEARS. I'M GOING TO MISS OUR TALKS., BUT I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE IN HEAVEN THAN ON EARTH. I LOVE YOU SWEETHEART UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN BYE BYE.XOXO