Connie Faye Risner

Connie Faye Risner, 72, of Winamac, IN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She passed away at her sister's home in Liberty, KY after long battle with heart disease. Connie was born on January 20, 1954 in Hammond, IN to the late Lawrence Earl and Betty Lou (Phelps) Hammer. She was raised in Northwest Indiana and made her home in rural Pulaski County. On June 26, 1970, Connie married James Risner, Jr. in Black Oak, IN. She loved the Lord and enjoyed worshiping at Full Gospel Assembly Church in Knox, IN.

Connie worked for Good Oil in Winamac for ten years before working as the Jail Commander at the Pulaski County Jail for ten years. Her true passions in life were cooking and gardening. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed.

She is survived by:

James Risner, Jr., Winamac, IN Husband

Jennifer Lynn Collins, Winamac, IN Daughter

Dalton James (wife: Stefanie) Grandstaff, Winamac, IN Grandson

Blake Charles (wife: Giovana) Grandstaff, Fayetteville, NC Grandson

Andrew Cane Risner, Winamac, IN Grandson

Moriha Faye Collins, Indianapolis, IN Granddaughter

Jada Lynn Collins, Bloomington, IN Granddaughter

Gage Lee Collins, Indianapolis, IN Grandson

Burke Risner, Great Grandson

Pat (husband: Mike) Tolson, Knox, IN Sister

Elizabeth (husband: Mike) Adams, Knox, IN Sister

Debbie (husband: Danny) Shrewsbury, Liberty, KY Sister

Lou (husband: Clifton) Scott, Liberty, KY Sister

Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Lawrence Earl and Betty Lou (Phelps) Hammer, Parents

Michelle Louise Hanson, Daughter

Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.

The family will host a Celebration of Life at the Full Gospel Assembly Church in Knox, IN.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Full Gospel Assembly Church in Knox, IN.

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.