Connie Rae Stewart

Connie Rae Stewart, 80, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends, Tuesday, June 9, 2020. She was born on October 5, 1939, in Cedar City, Utah to Guy W. Clark and Wilba "Billie" Watson Clark. She married her high school sweetheart, Gary Linck Stewart, Decemder 30, 1959, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Connie's generosity and charitable work were abundant. A member of Junior League of Las Vegas and Jay-C-Ettes, Connie advocated for the construction of "Fantasy Park" in Las Vegas, and lobbied for legislation that ensured free vision testing for Nevada school-aged children. A dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Connie delighted in hosting church activities and teaching ceramics and needlework at Relief Society Housemaking Meetings.

An avid collector of art, trinkets, and baubles (among other items), Connie loved to surround herself with beautiful things. Her homes, while ornate and elegant, were always filled with noise, bare feet and comfort. She loved entertaining and making holidays magical with extravagant décor and mountains of presents.

Lovingly called "Red" by her husband, Connie was a striking beauty who shared her fashion, makeup and jewelry with her daughters, granddaughters, and great granddaughters; the oldest of whom continues to borrow lipstick from grandma-greats vanity. Connie loved literature, theater, and travel with family and friends. We will miss her vivid imagination, quick wit, and adventurous spirit. We love you so big!

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and granddaughter, Afton E. Hodge. She is survived by her brother, Robert G. Clark (Donna), daughters: Patti A. Adams (Steven), Mary Kay Fallon, and Elizabeth Hodge; son, Gary L. Stewart (Vanessa); 12 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 17, 2020 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 10:00am, both at Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary, 800 South Boulder Highway, Henderson, Nevada 89015. She will be laid to rest privately at Boulder City Municipal Cemetery, Boulder City, Nevada.

Due to COVID-19 protocols, funeral services will be streamed live via Facebook Live, by clicking on the link below.