Connie Evelyn Gunnels, age 70, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her home.
Born March 24, 1954, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Emmet and Pearl (Lene) Perry. On February 10, 1971, in La Plata, Missouri, she was united in marriage to David Charley Gunnels who survives.
Also surviving is one son, Michael (Jennifer) Gunnels of La Plata, Missouri; two daughters, Christy (Rob) Bristow and Nikisha Couch, both of La Plata, Missouri; three brothers, Junior (Virginia) Perry of La Plata, Missouri, Jack (Martie) Perry of Medical Lake, Washington, and Dale (Linda) Perry of La Plata, Missouri; six grandchildren, Derrick Gunnels, Timerrick Gunnels, Dillon Huddleston, Lance Couch, Brooklynn Couch, and Kady Couch; five great- grandchildren, Aydin Gunnels, Rue Gunnels, Evander Gunnels, Eriatreya Gunnels, and Treylea Couch; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Her parents, two grandchildren, Carissa and Blake Bristow, and one sister, Joyce Walker preceded her in death.
Connie lived most of her life in the South Gifford community. She was a member of the South Gifford Christian Church. She had been employed at the Florsheim Shoe factory and later at Hollister Inc. where she retired. Connie enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, and loved spending time with her family, especially at Sunday dinners.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the South Gifford Christian Church. Burial will be in the Indian Hill Cemetery, north of South Gifford. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the church.
Memorials in memory of Connie may be made to Indian Hill Cemetery or to South Gifford Christian Church. They may be sent to or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, MO 63549.