Constance "Connie"

Joanne Eldridge

Constance "Connie" JoAnne Hart Eldridge passed away on August 25, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving husband, Ronnie Eldridge, daughter, Tammy Smith Johnson, grandson, Bradley Smith (Meredith), granddaughter, Emily Smith, and her sister, Polly Weaver.

Connie was born on August 1, 1947 in Ridgeland, Mississippi to Edward L. Hart and Lucille H. Hart. She worked for many years for Deposit Guaranty National Bank Operation Center in Jackson, Mississippi. She was also a professional cake baker for many years. She spent the last 40 years in her most important role as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and gourmet cook. As a pastor's wife and devout Christian, she took her role in the church and community to heart always serving God.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to the church of your choosing.

The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to Dierksen Hospice for the exceptional, benevolent care their team provided Connie.

A celebration of life will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home in Hope, Arkansas.

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