Connie R. Stevenson

Connie R. Stevenson was born July 5, 1962, in Blytheville and was the daughter of Curtis Stevenson, Jr. and Shirley Brown. “Krickette” as she was affectionately known was raised by her “Pops”, Jesse Andrews, Sr. Connie was an active member of Morning Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Frederick Clay, Sr. She was a graduate of Blytheville High School Class of 1980 and received her Bacholers Degree in Mass Communication at Southern Arkansas University. Connie served as a sergeant in the United States Army.

On Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, the Lord dispatched his Angel to NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro and called Connie home to rest at the age of 59.

Connie leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Dewayne Quintrell Stevenson of Blytheville and D’Rian Quinston (Christina) Stevenson of Huntsville, Ala.; one grandson, Kaleb Stevenson of Huntsville, Ala.; two brothers, Jessie (Jacqueline) Andrews III of Blytheville and Atton (Dorothy) Marshall, also of Blytheville; two sisters, Gail Pittman-Townes (Gus) of Montgomery, Ala., and Sarah Brown of Champaign, Ill.; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, from 10 until services begin at 12 noon at the church.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon at at First Missionary Baptist Church, 600 East McHaney Street, Blytheville, where Reverend Odale Jones is the Pastor. Reverend Frederick Clay, Sr. will deliver the eulogy.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mhfuneralhomeinc. or visit us on Facebook at McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.

We are requesting that the practices of social distancing and wearing face masks are observed during the visitation and funeral service.

McDonald-Horne Funeral Home is in charge of all services and arrangements.