Connie K. Schutte Connie K. Schutte joined her heavenly family at 7:30 p.m. February 11, 2009, at the age of 59.   She was greeted by her beloved son, Jim, and her loving parents. I can only imagine her smile as she came face to face with Jesus in her new eternal home.   Connie was born on Dec. 20, 1949, in Columbia, a daughter of Charles Jerome and Lorene Crystal (Rhodes) Smith. On May 27, 1995, in Florida, Mo., she married Rodney Schutte who survives at the home.   Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Pickering Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Carter officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5 until 7 p.m. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park.   Survivors, in addition to her husband, include her father- and mother-in-law Neal and Marjorie Schutte, Perry; two sons, Tony Bybee and his wife Donna, Spring Hill, Kans., and Travis Schutte, Laddonia; two daughters, Sara Baker and Lucinda Schutte, both of Mexico; three sisters, Judy English and husband Willis, Pascagoula, Miss., Linda Fennewald and husband Mark, Benton City, and Joy Weir, Columbia; and six grandchildren, Brandon, Zach, Derek and Chris Bybee, and Paige and Trevor Schutte.   In addition to her son, James J. Bybee, and her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Charlie Smith, Kenneth Smith and Larry Smith; and four sisters, Beverly Golden, Joann Turnbough, and two infant sisters, Crystal Evonne and Elizabeth May Smith.   Memorials may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Salem Baptist Church. They may be sent in care of Pickering Funeral Home, 403 N. Western, Mexico, MO 65265.

Public Tributes and Expressions of Sympathy to all of connies family knew her well and will have lots of fond and fun memories my sympathy to all Edwina{sullivan ] stanford My prayers are with Connie's husband-Rodney,son Tony and her family. First time I met Connie in 1988 at Puritan-Bennett, we bonded. We had lots of laughs and sorrow but God brought us through. God put me there when her son Jim went home to be with the Lord, & little did I know she was there for me when my son went home to be with the Lord. I know with all my heart she's meeting her family that went before her & especially her son, & probably telling my son hello. I will miss our talks, & her smile but as the Bible says we weep because we miss her but know the promise of eternal life that we will see each other again. Diane Wilson To all the family of Connie Schutte - we offer our sympathy in your time of mourning. May God strengthen and comfort you. Employees of Dotson & Gibbs Inc, Tom Dotson She was a beautiful woman. I love you and am thinking of you. Tony Bybee and Family, Remembering with you today, praying for you, and sharing in the sadness of losing someone so important in your life. With Sympathy, Phil Hill Tony Bybee and Family, Sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. With Sympathy-Carrie(Masters)& Brad Cunningham Rodney and family, please accept our sympathy during this time. Dennis and Jacquie Stuart and Family RODNEY AND FAMILY, MY PRAYERS AND DEEPEST SYMPATHIES ARE WITH YOU TODAY. I'LL NEVER FORGET OUR TIMES TOGETHER AT CHURCH AND THE DAY WE WERE ALL BAPTISED ON OCTOBER 17,1999. CONNIE WAS SUCH A SWEET, LOVING AND GIVING PERSON. SHE WAS VERY BRAVE THROUGH OUT HER ILLNESS AND WAS READY TO GO "HOME" TO OUR LORD. WE ALL WILL MISS HER, BUT EACH OF US WILL CHERISH THE PRECIOUS MEMORIES WE SHARED IN HER LIFE. I'M THANKFUL TO HAVE BEEN A PART OF HER LIFE AND FRIEND. PRAYING GOD BE WITH YOU,RODNEY AND FAMILY, AND THAT HE'LL COMFORT YOU AT THIS TIME. JACKI KESSLER (JEFF & HEATHER HAMMONTREE'S MOTHER) Tony, I am so sorry to hear about the death of your Mom. It has been many years since we worked at P-B together but I have never forgotten you and your wife. Marla Porter Rodney and family, Our thought and prayers and with you during this time of sorrow. Janet and Steve Alexander (Classmate of Rodney) New London I love you so much grandma. Sara, I am thinking of you during your time of loss. I know how much you loved her. With Sympathy Mary Jo It's so sad to hear of Connie's passing. I'm thinking of you and you're in my prayers. Tony Bybee and family , I am so sorry to hear about your Mom . Our thoughts and prayers are with you .Lorene,Tim & Tammy ,Kelly & TJ and PD and Shelly Ray. Sara, Lucinda and Travis, We are thinking of you during your loss. We love you and many prayers for you and your family. Gigi, Krystal, Mandy and Nikki hey i miss you a lot. I wish you were still here but i know you are in a better place. I miss you a lot! you are a great grandma and i am glad i still have in my heart. I also have your ring that you gave me! Your a great grandma and you always will be. I can't wait to see you in heaven! You used to always make me have a great day. I really want you here badly! I love you so much. I really wont to see you bad!!!!!! Paige I will always keep you in my prayers aned my thoughts i love you so much. I know docters have said you would die earlier but Jesus kept you with me and the family. That provers that Jesus can do anything he wants to do! I love you sooooooooooooo much! Paige your granddaughter!!! I love you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are awesome! Your a fantastic grandma!!!!!!!!!! YOU REALLY DO MAN A LOT TO ME!!!!! I love you a lot! I think of you a lot! You used to brighten up days. You are soo great I was soooooooo sad when you left me!!! But I know you went to better place with the Lord,Jesus and your family. You most of been sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo exited to see them when you got there!!!!!! I love you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Paige******

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