Connie Carter

1953 - 2023

TRUMANN - Connie Sue Carter, 69, of Trumann departed this life Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at the family residence in Trumann after a battle with gallbladder cancer. She was born to Lloyd Hendrix "Henry" Carter and Pauline England Carter on Oct. 3, 1953.

Connie had a heart for senior citizens and worked over 35 years as a home health aide. In 2008, she went to work at what she said was the best company ever, Absolute Care Management. To Connie, caring for her clients was more than just a job. She always went above and beyond for her clients, many times putting their needs before her own.

Her clients could always count on her and it didn't matter if there was snow and ice on the ground, no power in the town, or a tornado, she would walk to make sure her elderly and disabled clients received the care they needed.

Connie was recognized as the 2014 Arkansas Senior Volunteer of the Year by the Arkansas Gerontological Society. Billboards with her face were seen all across the state from this honor. Connie also volunteered in the city of Trumann for special events and at the community food pantry.

Even though her health became an issue and forced her to retire from active caregiving on December 31, 2020, it never stopped her from helping seniors receive the services they needed or promoting her community of Trumann and the ACMC/Grojean family.

Connie had a passion for gardening and reading, but especially for animals. Two special dogs, Spanky and Crickett, lived a long life, filled with love, with Connie. Her surviving dog, Zoey, had been with her for seven years. She would take Zoey to nursing homes and all around Trumann to share her love and companionship. The family is so happy that Zoey has lovingly been adopted by San and Caroline Morgan.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Bonnie Jacobs, Joyce Moss and Sherry Harkey.

She is survived by her sister, Pamela (Wendell) Pitcher of Paragould; a brother, Bill (Angie) Carter of Neustadt Aisch, Schauerheim, Germany; nine nieces, six nephews, eight great-nieces and 10 great-nephews who will miss Connie's love and advice. Connie will also be missed by many friends in Trumann and all over Arkansas.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will follow at 6 p.m. in the chapel with the Revs. Larry Loggins and Jeff Miles officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Willis Cemetery near Harrisburg under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.

If you would like to give a gift in her name, please send your donations to the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society, 6111 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro 72401, the Trumann Public Library, in care of the City of Trumann, 825 Arkansas 463, Trumann 72472 or the American Cancer Society.

Online registry: www.thompsonfuneralhome.net