Connie Lyn Mize, age 57 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Friday, July 5, 2013 at her home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 12, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church, Clinton, Missouri. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 11, 2013 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Interment will be in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions to Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor (C.A.R.E), Truman Lake Youth Sports Football League, or Clinton Youth Baseball and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Connie was born February 15, 1956 in Clinton, Missouri the daughter of Charles Shobe and Waneta (Wallace) Smith. She was member of the Campfire and Rainbow Girls as a youth. She loved animals. Connie also enjoyed bowling, singing and playing the flute. Most of all she loved her three grandchildren and the time she got to spend with them. Connie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton.

She was preceded in death by her father, Shobe, and one brother, Lowell Smith.

Survivors include two daughters, Marci (Kent) Fandrich of Clinton, Missouri and Heather (Chris) Mize-Moore of Springfield, Missouri; her mother, Waneta Smith of Clinton, Missouri; one brother, Mark (Gaye) Smith of Harrisonville, Missouri; 3 grandchildren, Nathan, Noah and Nickolas; her dog, Payne; granddogs, Lowie, Jade, Rosie, Sissy; and grandcat, Snuggles.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.