On May 10, 2025, just one day before Mother’s Day, Connie King passed away in Billings, MT. Connie was born on August 23, 1929, and lived a long and full life to the age of 96. She was born in Huntley, MT to Arthur and Icyle Rich Croy. She was raised in a beautiful, large white home, which she loved and talked of often.
Connie enjoyed growing up in Huntley and graduated from Huntley Project High School. After graduation she accepted her first job with a drugstore in Billings, MT, due to her being able to speak Spanish. After a year with the drugstore, she moved to Long Beach, CA and lived with her older sister while working.
Connie decided to return to Montana, where she met a young man, Willy King. Willy and Connie were married in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Billings, MT on April 26, 1946. They lived in Billings until 1949 when they moved to Miles City, MT.
Connie and Willy raised five children together. In addition to raising their children, she was involved in the Catholic Daughters (Sacred Heart Parish) and Sacred Heart School PTA.
Connie enjoyed cooking, baking (especially after school snacks), and sewing costumes for her children every Halloween. She also enjoyed decorating her home for every season, especially Christmas.
Her family was her life. She was a good listener and enjoyed teaching her children the skills of life. She was a gentle, kind and caring soul. She faced life struggles and handled them with her strength and character.
Gone is her smile, her laugh and positive upbeat approach to life.
Connie is survived by her sons: Patrick King, Michael (Suzanne) King and Donald King; daughters Christine (David) Sullivan and Camille (Dwayne) Rude; nephew Don (Judy) Richards; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, son Timothy, her sisters, Elva Bryan, Olive “Todd” Bauman, Orpha “Skeet” Richards, her brother Arthur, and great grandson Gavin.
Love you Mom, rest in peace…
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, with family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow at Custer County Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday May 15, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Thursday May 15, 2025
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Cemetery Rd
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday May 15, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Thursday May 15, 2025
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Cemetery Rd
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Diane Welbes says
So sorry to see this–I have fond memories of going to their house–when we were young and visiting with Pat. Connie would serve us Ginger ail. She wrote me the nicest letter when my mom passed, and her thoughts will stay with me forever. RIP Connie. Thoughts and Prayers to the family.
Ginger Huckins says
I’m sorry for your loss of a mother, and grandmother. Prayers to all the family.
Tom Masa says
As a class mate of Pat, I was often at his house. She was always so nice. My thoughts and prayers.
Deb Jerrel says
Love that picture! Rest in peace Mama King, you’ve earned it.❤️
Vikki Bradley says
RIP Connie. You have had a good life. No more pain and suffering. Prayers are with you and your family.
Jenille Brugger says
Connie was the sweetest lady! Although we didn’t get to know her in her younger years, the kids and I were blessed to have several visits with her while we mowed her lawn! Rest in peace!
Martha Crandall says
My sympathy