Connie Diane Pillow, born April 24, 1951, to Walter and Marie (Russom) Gramling departed this life on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center (aged 69 years).

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Marie Gramling, father and mother-in-law, J.D. and Glenda Pillow, and brother-in-law, Darrell Pillow.

Mrs. Pillow is survived by her husband of 50 years, Frankie Don Pillow, of the home; two sons, Scott (Jerion) Pillow and Jonathan (Amanda) Pillow both of Paragould; one brother, Ricky (Lesa) Gramling of Beech Grove; brother-in-law, Charlie (Sue) Pillow of Jacksonville,AR; sister-in-law, Mary Ann (John) Potter of Paragould; six grandchildren, Sarah (Charlie) Cox, Anna Henson, Madeline Pillow, Maggie Henson, Andrea Pillow, and Joseph Pillow; her dog, Boots; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and countless cousins and friends.

Mrs. Pillow was retired from Skill in Walnut Ridge. Since retirement, she has enjoyed gardening, hunting, crocheting, and spending time with family and friends. She loved to attend her grandchildren's events and was one of their biggest cheerleaders. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends Monday, December 14, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Phillips Funeral Home.  A graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 15, at Shiloh Cemetery with Dennis Strope officiating.

Pallbearers will be Tim Wilcox, Brain Richey, Billy Gramling, J.W. Rawls, Dale Anderson, and Dalton Dixon.  Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Pillow, John Potter, and David Anderson.