Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Connie Bernice Carter, 80 Passed away on January 29, 2024 at her home with family by her side.
Connie was born in Idaho Falls, ID on January 30, 1943 to James and Bernice Carter.
When she was 14, her family moved to Menan, ID where Connie learned to farm. She graduated from Rigby High School in 1961. While attending Rigby High School she was voted “Miss Personality” and was a member of the student council. Connie loved to sing and played the trombone while in school. She was also very talented at creating birthday songs for family and friends.
On July 4, 1961, Connie married Welby L Huffaker. They had Two daughters. They later divorced in September 1972.
Connie was a very successful sales person. She was very charismatic and could light up a room. Laughter was her favorite medicine. In 1984, Connie started a personnel agency and called it “Carter Personnel”. She did very well with her business and sold it in 1999, then started a new adventure in Island Park, ID. Connie worked at Island Park Village Resort for 13 years and retired in 2013. She lived in Island Park for over 20 years, then moved back to Idaho Falls in 2022.
She is survived by her daughters Kim Walker (Idaho Falls, ID) and Rayna Williams (Shelley, ID), 2 grandchildren Jasper Williams (Marie) Salem, OR and Jesse Williams (Marty) Sparks, NV, 1 brother Lance Carter (Kenna) Sugar City, Idaho.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents and sister Jyneal Hooker. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
*
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreYou may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read moreThese free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read moreSome basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more