Connie Leann Brakebill, 51, of Bolivar, MO, had her "Heaven Day" October 31, 2021. She was born March 8,1970 in Harrisonville, MO to Kenneth (Kenny) and Doris Danforth.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, brother Clarence Danforth, husband's Rodney Strutton and George Brakebill, and her furry friend Baby.

Connie is survived by her sons Kenneth (Kenny) Strutton and Jeremy Ray Strutton Sr., daughter Chelsea McDaniel, grandsons Rayden McDaniel Wilkerson and Jeremy Ray Strutton Jr. (Junior) and her furry friend Ruby.

Connie was baptised in the Pomme de Terre River by the bridge at Bolivar when she was 9 years old. She was a born again, Spirit-Filled Christian who prayed, read her Bible daily and attended Assembly of God, Baptist and Pentecostal church services.

Connie loved the Pomme de Terre Lake and River and made that area her earthly home for many years.

Connie Loved her children immensely, deeply and with her whole heart. Her grandsons were her world. Connie Loved and Cared for her whole family. She always showed up and was often the 1st one there and stayed through good times and tough times.

Connie was Loved! Anytime Connie was "on the scene," her candidness, laughter, expressions and sense of humor could bring out the best in everyone. She made a day into a great one that you always remembered. "She was one of a kind, a rare gem, a rare breed and when you knew her, you had to love her."

"This world will never be the same without her here. Heaven will never be the same with her there."

"Our Mother will live forever in our hearts with Jesus, Grandma and Grandpa, Uncle Clarence, Dad and all her family and friends in Heaven"

A Celebration of Life for Connie will be held Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 11:00am - 2:00pm at Coon Creek Baptist Church, 1604 Coon Creek St Collins, MO 64738.