Connie J. (Douglass) Richardson, 85, of Monticello, Indiana, passed away at 5:15 a.m., Friday, March 10, 2023, at Creasy Springs of Lafayette, Indiana, with her family at her side.

 

She was born on Friday, May 21, 1937, in Monticello, Indiana, to the late Jack and Pauline (Conwell) Douglass.  

A Delta Theta Tau Sorority Prayer will be said at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2023, here at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, followed by A Memorial Gathering of Family and Friends until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.     

 

A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be here at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2023, with Rev. Benji Riddle of the Monticello Christian Church of Monticello, Indiana, officiating.   

 

Burial will be Private for the Family. 

 

Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association.  Envelopes will be available her at the funeral home or can be mailed to the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960.  

Biographical Information:
   Connie had lived in the Monticello, Indiana, area and was a 1955 graduate of Monticello High School of Monticello, Indiana.  She went on to attend and graduate from Purdue University of West Lafayette, Indiana, with a Master's Degree in Audiology and Speech Sciences.  Connie was a Speech and Hearing Pathologist for the Twin Lakes School Corporation of Monticello, Indiana, and was employed by the former LAJSSC (Logansport Area Joint Special Services Cooperative) of Logansport, Indiana, for thirty - one  years,  retiring in 2000.  She had been an active member of the Monticello Christian Church of Monticello, Indiana, and had served as an Elder of the church.  Connie and had also served on numerous committees of the church.  She was a member of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority of Monticello, Indiana.  Connie was an avid Purdue sports and Indianapolis Colts Football fan. She loved and adored her family and loved living on the lake.  Connie especially loved to watch the sun rise and set over the lake.        

  

Survivors include:

 

Twins,

Douglass Richardson of Monticello, Indiana, and

Darcy (husband Richard) Slade of Brookston, Indiana;

 

One (1) Granddaughter,

Arlena Fisher of Chicago, Illinois;

 

One (1) Sister,

Donna Douglass of Tampa, Florida;

 

One (1) Brother-In-Law,

Paul L. Cripe of Lafayette, Indiana;

 

Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.

 

Preceded in Death:

Parents,

Jack and Pauline (Conwell) Douglass;

 

One (1) Sister,

Roma R. Cripe;

 

Two (2) Brothers,

Dwight Douglass, and

John Douglass;

 

Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960

 (574) 583-8488.