Ms. Eddie Mae "Edie" Conner, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home in Elkhart on Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was born in Marston, Missouri on February 3, 1942 to the late Walter Taylor and Ethel B. Moore.

Surviving Edie are her daughters Bridgette Neal and Keisha Conner, both of Elkhart; son Alton Connor, Jr. of Columbia, MO; sister Marilyn Jean Durden of Chicago, Illinois; brother William L. (Marjorie) Gray of Denver, Colorado; grandchildren Tanesha (Bob) Kostopoulos, Alton "Mista" Connor, III, Devon Conner, Charles "CJ" Neal, Jr., Adrian White Conner, Tamryn Conner, Lee Sims, Jr. and Josiah Conner; great grandchildren Cameron Williams, Jr., Natalia Conner, Ioannis Kostopoulos, Royal Neal, Alton Conner IV, Vayda Whitener and Zoey Crabtree, as well as three loving step-children and a host of extended family and good friends. Preceding her in death is her late husband Alton Conner, Sr., granddaughter Precious Conner-Whitener and sister Annie L. Conner.

The Open Gate Praise and Deliverance Ministries, 137 Division Street of Elkhart, will host Edie's homegoing services on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 with a homegoing service beginning precisely at 1:00 pm. Evangelist Mona McKenzie will officiate the services and, in accordance to the family's wishes, cremation will follow services. Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Elkhart are assisting the family with arrangements.

Edie worked several places throughout her life, but stayed at Whitehall Laboratories in Elkhart for well over 22 years.

Edie loved everyone. Many in her family said that she defined love, and was a pure soul. Graceful, dignified, giving, non-judgmental, accepting, tolerant, peaceful and ever progressive, Edie saw the good that existed in everyone and celebrated that quality. It was important to her that all folks were treated justly and fairly.

And Edie lived those values beginning in her own home, She was a fabulous cook, and threw together a wonderful roast or chicken and noodles. But the most important thing to Edie was whether or not everyone walked away full, happy and satisfied. She was a true blessing to have around.

Edie was a member of Heaven's Serenity Outreach Ministries, and enjoyed attending as many church functions as she could so she could catch up on all of the church business and plans.

Please visit our funeral home's website and Edie's obituary page to leave condolences and memories. Memorial donations may go to the Grandchildren c/o her daughter, Bridgette Neal.

To the Family