Connie Kay Smith's Obituary
Connie Kay Smith (Evans) 86 passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2025 with her family by her side. Connie was born on March 16th, 1939 in Frankfort, Indiana where she was raised by her grandparents. She graduated from Frankfort High School class of 1956. She was preceded in death by her husband Bennie Eugene Smith, her grandparents Louis Fern and Norah Mae Hoover, her brother Jerry Lee Evans, and her mother Norah Fern Crum (Hoover). She is survived by her loving daughters Cindy Smith, Melinda McKinsey, Carole Falucho, Kelly Whittle (Chris Perry) as well as her grandchildren Trina and (Bradley) Evans, Samantha Simmons, Alexandra Simmons (Will Brame), Olivia Simmons, Marc Falucho, Morgan Whittle, Ben Whittle. Great grandchildren Braden Evans, Garrett (Abigail) Evans, Loralei Evans, Parker and Mason West. Great great grandchildren Hudson and Hartley Evans.
Born and raised in Frankfort, Indiana, Connie's life was anything but small. She wore many hats — social worker at a children’s facility in Indianapolis, women’s clothing associate at Sears and Roebuck, entrepreneur, circuit board assembler, and later, a certified Master Gardener. But the title she wore most proudly was “Mom.” She raised four daughters, her life’s most challenging and rewarding mission.
Connie had a remarkable ability to turn passion into purpose. She founded her own hairstyling business, “Shear Designs,” in Russiaville, Indiana — a salon that lives on today under a different name, a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit. Later, she worked as a line worker at Functional Devices, building circuit boards with the same care and precision she brought to everything she did.
Creativity was woven into the very fabric of her life — quite literally. Connie’s sewing and quilting skills were legendary. It’s likely every family member has curtains, quilts, or lovingly hand-sewn gifts made by her talented hands. Her home was a masterclass in organization and hospitality. If you needed help organizing a closet or a whole house — or even if you didn’t — Connie was there, ready with a label maker and a plan.
Her zest for life carried her across the country, living in Hawaii, California, Indiana, Idaho, Virginia, and finally, Florida — where she found her heart's home in Mission Hills. There, she found not just sunshine and peace, but incredible friends. Her days were filled with laughter over card games (especially Hand and Foot), board games, puzzles, and word finds — her favorite pastime. Connie had a deep love for 50’s and 60’s music-the soundtrack of her youth-and never missed a dance in her community. Whether she was tapping her foot or hitting the floor, music brought her joy and connected her to the vibrant spirit she carried throughout her life.
To know Connie was to know the scent of Windsong perfume, the taste of Maple Nut Goodies.
While it’s hard to imagine a world without her in it, we find comfort in believing she is reunited with her beloved husband — and that he’s grinning as he welcomes her home.
Her legacy of love and strength lives on through her daughters, extended family, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She was truly one of a kind — and we’ll miss her more than words can ever say.
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