September 20, 2024

Connie J. Sheets

Las Vegas, Nevada

Connie J. Sheets, 74, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly from Creston, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly March 9, 2022.

Connie was born in Creston, Iowa, and graduated from Prescott Community School. Connie previously worked in Creston for Gits Bros Manufacturing and for the Creston Vision Clinic. In the 1990s Connie and her husband Tim moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she worked for several years at Professional Billing Company, from where she retired.

Connie was known for her outgoing personality. She loved spending time with her family and loved cooking for them – she was known for her beef and noodles, and the family tradition of making rohliky which was handed down to her from her mother. Connie was always a bit of a fashionista and always took pride in looking her best. Connie and Tim enjoyed their retirement years and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years Tim Sheets, daughter Tracey Schafer, son Darrin Sheets and grandson Drew Schafer all of Las Vegas, Nevada. She is also survived by her siblings Carol Hunter of Lima, Ohio, Ronald Walter of Prescott, Iowa, Eldon Walter (wife Cindy) of Kansas City, Missouri, and Lometa Spring (husband Reldon) from Las Vegas, Nevada, along with various nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Rose Walter and her in-laws Mae and Skeeter (Merle) Sheets, her brother Richard Walter along with other related family members.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.