Connie Steedman

Connie Gene Steedman, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, January 29, 2024, in Quitman, Texas.

Connie was born on June 26, 1958 in Quitman, Texas to Winnie and Edward Osbourn.  She grew up in Mesquite, Texas and moved to Denison, Texas where she attended Denison High School. Connie enjoyed working in the restaurant business.  She found the most joy while gardening, fishing, watching old western movies, and most of all being with her family.

Connie leaves behind her beloved family, sons, Chad Dailey (Amy), Jay Rigsbay, Willie Rigsbay (Brittney); daughter, Crystal Egger (Chip); seventeen grandchildren and three great grandchildren; mother, Winnie Rimer; Pops, Wayne Rimer; sisters, Billie Harder, Sheila Davis, and Terisa Burgins (Don); brother, Charles Osbourn (Patti); and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Edward Osbourn; stepfather, Preston Lyles; grandmothers, Dollie Howle and Nina Osbourn; and grandfathers, Terrell Howle and Charlene Osbourn.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Lowe-Gardner Funeral Home with her son, Willie Rigsbay officiating.  A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM prior to the service. Interment will follow the funeral at Rock Hill Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers are Gary Steed, Tyler Burgins, Jacob Dailey, Gavin Dailey, Kaden Trimble, Aaron Burgins, Brent Osbourn, and Craig Osbourn.

Connie found strength in her faith and enjoyed knowing that one day she would be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Connie will be deeply missed by all who knew her.  Her beautiful spirit and love for her family will forever be remembered and cherished.

The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and staff, and Dr. Valdez at UT Health Quitman Hospital for the outstanding care and kindness given to Connie.