Connie Jean Stark

Connie Jean Stark, of Raymore, MO, passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2024. She gathered that day with loved ones gone before her including her mother, Cora Stark, and her sister, Vicki Remington, in Heaven. Loved ones on Earth include her father, Woody Stark; brother, Kendall Stark; nieces Brandy (Donny) Bollinger, Amanda (Hank) Lie, and Christina (Tim) Huggins, and nephew Justin Fockler, along with great-nieces and great-nephews Alex, Kenzy, Donny, Mason, Gabbi, Oliver, Adelane, Lizzi, Payton, and Charli, and many cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Connie was born on January 19th, 1956, in Nevada, Missouri. She lived near there in Eldorado Springs on a farm until moving to Kansas City, then Grandview, where she graduated high school, then went on to work and live in Kansas City, Missouri. She eventually moved to Raymore, Missouri, where she lived out the rest of her days. She had many jobs throughout her life, from phlebotomist to IT support. Along the way, she picked up many friends and respected colleagues from all over and remained in contact with them for years to come

Her family will remember many things about her. Connie was intelligent, focused, and determined in all venues of her life. She had a strong sense of fashion and always kept up with the latest hairstyles. Frozen grapes at Aunt Connie’s house were a staple for time spent with her. A melted spatula in Christmas candy made us laugh for years, and still brings a smile to our faces. The way she would kiss us on the cheek, then wipe off the smudge of lipstick left behind. The best gift wrapping anyone has ever seen. The way her cranberry fluff was always so delicious, and the same every time (a feat no one else has quite mastered). Her love of Christmas lights, which has passed down to her nieces. The way she never forgot to call on a birthday and she showed up at special events whenever she possibly could. Her kitties became her children, and she loved them as such, spoiling them whenever she had the chance.

Connie’s most defining characteristic was her unwavering devotion to her family, particularly her parents. She was a loyal daughter whose focus became making their lives as comfortable as possible. She became a caretaker and companion for them and remained so until the end of her earthly life. She honored the Lord by this devotion, which was so important to her. Connie lived a life of faith even in the face of extreme adversity with her own health. It is her family’s hope that those who knew her will remember that piece of her most of all.

There was probably great celebration the day she entered the Kingdom of Heaven. Connie, her mother, sister, and aunts likely gathered around a piano singing to their Savior, praising Him for His grace and mercy. Our hearts rejoice with them, as well.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date, to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation made in her name to Samaritan’s Purse, a cause she supported and believed in.