Connie M. Hook

Connie Maxine Landers Hook passed away in her home on June 14, 2014 with her family at her side. Connie was born October 7, 1945 in Dallas, Texas to Mack & Alliene Peacock Landers, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Gerald; sons, Justin & Susie Hook of Bryant, Ark. and Jonathan & Kara Hook of Lenexa, Kan.; grandchildren Coleman and Celia Hook of Lenexa, Kan.; brothers Philip & Stephanie Landers of Euless, Texas and Tim & Jeri Landers of Euless, Texas; and several cousins, nieces and nephews in Texas. Connie was a voracious reader, L.D. Bell High School (Hurst, Texas) newspaper editor and National Honors graduate (1964). She stayed home to rear her boys and later worked as a classroom aide at the boy's elementary school. She solved crossword puzzles in ink, was a great speller and possessed a vast knowledge enabling her to excel at Jeopardy every afternoon. Connie enjoyed history; Christmas was her favorite holiday and she was always eager to take another train trip with her husband. Visitation will be at Humphrey Funeral Home on Friday, June 20th from 5 to 7 p.m. Her memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle on Saturday, June 21st at 11 a.m., Reverends Jim Benfer and Tim Lawson presiding.