Connie Patricia Rudd

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Connie Patricia Rudd, 67, of Quincy, Florida, who passed away on February 25, 2026, after a brief illness. Born on April 4, 1958, in Quincy, Florida, to Byron Duncan Rudd and Dorothy “Dot” Lee Barber Rudd, Connie graduated from Shanks High School. Throughout her career, she worked with the State of Florida, the UF IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, and the State of Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Division before retiring due to health concerns. Connie deeply loved her family. At the top of that list was her best friend—her mother—with her father being a close second. She was heartbroken when her father passed, and when her mother passed in December, her heart finished breaking. Her love for her younger siblings ran deep; she always saw them as her living baby dolls, and she especially doted on her nieces and nephews. She loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Connie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Quincy, Florida. She served faithfully in many callings over the years, including Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society. For years, she was the ward chorister and joyfully led the music during Sunday services. She also took pride in preparing the printed program each week. When she began caring for her ailing parents, she was no longer able to attend regularly, and later her own health made participation difficult. Connie enjoyed being around people. She loved planning parties, and she often helped her mom and Aunt Beverly with their catering jobs. She had a passion for genealogy and knew countless stories of her family’s past. Connie was an exceptionally talented crocheter and created intricate designs with ease. In her later years, she developed a love for rubber stamping and card-making. Anyone blessed to receive one of her handmade cards knows it was a true work of art and a labor of love. She found joy in any craft she could create with her hands. Connie is preceded in death by her parents, Byron and Dorothy Rudd; her sister, Karen Jeanine Rudd Wimberly; paternal grandparents, Edward and Essie Rudd; maternal grandparents, Noah and Etta Luceille Cooper Barber; and Barbara and Bob Moore. She is survived by her siblings Kenneth (Linda) Rudd, Kathy (Bruce) Covington, Kimberly (Kelly) Arritt, and Christa (Stephen) Brown; her uncle, Larry Edward Barber; and many cousins, friends, and loved ones. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, 1612 Providence Road, Quincy, FL. Todd Wahlquist is assisting the family with their arrangements (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com).

Tributes

Connie Patricia Rudd

April 4, 1958 - February 25, 2026