Connie Sue Clifton

March 15, 1964 - October 18, 2021

Connie Sue Clifton, 57, of Conway, Arkansas passed on October 18, 2021. She was born in Oak Park, Illinois on March 15, 1964 to James Tornquist and Caroyln (Howard) Pangle. She was preceded by her father, James Tornquist; step-father, Bob Pangle; grandparents, Helen and Van Osbron, and Hubern Kilgore and Dolly Shumate. Connie is survived by her husband, John; children, Zack (Savannah), and Crystal Griffin; step-children, Candace (Nathan) Bartrow, Hunter Clifton, Meredith Clifton, and Ian Clifton; grandchild, Austin Bartrow; mother, Carolyn Pangle; mother-in-law, Kay Clifton; father-in-law, John (Terry) Clifton Sr.; siblings, Jon (Pam) Tornquist, Dayna (Steve Underwood) Pangle, Tammy (Doug) Tyler; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Connie was a graduate of Mountain Home High School and Arkansas Tech University in which she was majorette for both marching bands. Her passions consisted of hanging out with friends and family, spending time on the trails with her husband John, and last but not least shooting her bow. Connie touched many lives with her friendly, outgoing, and loving personality. She was the best mother, daughter, loyal friend, and someone who never met a stranger. Connie will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. “Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” - Proverbs 31:25-30 “Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you” - John 16:22 Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11:00am on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home.