Tell City Resident Connie R. Craig Dies at 85

Connie R. Craig, who spent many dedicated years working at Stewart Warner in Tell City before retiring in 2008, died Monday, March 23, 2026. She was 85.

Craig was born February 24, 1941, in Owensboro, Kentucky. She married Charles Craig on March 21, 1970, and the couple shared 40 years together in Tell City before Charles died in 2011.

Her obituary, posted by Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home, placed family at the center of her life: "Her greatest joy came from her family. She treasured every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who were the light of her life." She is survived by three children, Tony (Kim) Barker of St. Marks, Joyce (Donnie) Brandle of Reynolds Station, and Jerry (Missy) Craig of Tell City, along with multiple grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Outside of family, Craig found pleasure in visiting the casino and tending to her flower garden.

The family extended a specific thank you to April Taylor for "the love, care, and compassion she so generously gave to Connie," according to the funeral home.

Visitation was held Thursday, March 26, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home, 920 10th Street, Tell City. A second visitation period was held Friday morning, March 27, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the same location, followed by funeral services at 10 a.m. Burial took place at Greenwood Cemetery in Tell City.

Memorial contributions may be directed to River's Edge Animal Shelter. Condolences may be shared online at zoercher-gillickfuneralhome.com.