Monday, June 16, 2025
10:30 AM
An informal viewing will be held at:
Diego Cremation
1260 W Mission Ave, Escondido, California
(619)288-1258
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Sunday, June 22, 2025
2:00 PM
A graveside service will take place at:
Higgins Cemetery, Higgins, Texas (Lipscomb County)
(off Co Rd AA, ~0.4 mi west of US‑60) – Coordinates approx 36.12796 N, –100.01785 W
Officiated by her sister, Rev. Susan Grove
A celebration dinner will follow at:
The Cattle Exchange | 122 S 2nd St, Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-6755
Attire:
Please dress comfortably, as the weather in Texas will be warm. In honor of Connie’s vibrant spirit, we kindly ask that no one wear black to either service. Instead, we invite you to wear bright, joyful colors—teal, purple, floral patterns, or anything that reflects the beauty and brightness Connie loved.
In Lieu of Flowers
Flowers for the California viewing may be sent to:
Diego Cremation
1260 W Mission Ave, Escondido, CA
(619)288-1258
Flowers for the Texas burial may be sent to:
Shaw Funeral Home
1501 S Main St, Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-5122
Local Florist Information: Deal's A Dazzle Boutique Flowers & Gifts 580-938-5088
Mom's favorite flowers: Hydrangea, Gardenias, purple & white roses, and gerbera daisies.
Approximate distance: 127 miles
Estimated drive time: ~2 hours 10 minutes
Step‑by‑Step Driving Directions
Exit the airport onto Airport Blvd, heading south and merge onto I‑40 East.
Continue on I‑40 East for approximately 25 miles.
Take exit 176 to merge onto US‑60 North toward Canadian/Higgins.
Drive north on US‑60 for about 90 miles through Canadian and then into Lipscomb County, approaching the town of Higgins.
Upon reaching Higgins, stay on US‑60 (Main St).
Continue past the town center for about 0.6 miles north of downtown.
Turn left (west) onto County Road AA.
Drive 0.4 miles on Co Rd AA to reach Higgins Cemetery, located on the left side.
Starting Point Will Rogers World Airport (OKC), Oklahoma City, OK
Distance: ~167 miles (269 km)
Estimated Drive Time: ~2 hours 45 minutes (based on highway travel)
Step‐by‐Step Route
Depart OKC Airport – Follow signs to merge onto I‑40 West
Continue west on I‑40 for approximately 150 miles
Take exit 136 onto US‑270 W / US‑281 S toward Elk City
After ~10 miles, stay on US‑283 South via the Elk City bypass
Follow US‑283 S for about 40 miles, passing through Sayre and just past Morris
Merge onto US‑60 W / US‑283 S heading into Felt, OK
Continue west into Texas—road becomes TX‑33 W, then transition to US‑60 W
Stay on US‑60 W through Canadian, TX, continuing north to the town of Higgins
In Higgins, continue ~0.6 miles north on US‑60 (Main St)
Turn left (west) onto County Road AA
Drive ~0.4 miles to reach Higgins Cemetery on the left.
Destination Higgins Cemetery (off Co Rd AA, ~0.4 mi west of US‑60) – Coordinates approx 36.12796 N, –100.01785 W
Thank you Diego Cremations in Escondido, CA for all of your love and support for our family during this time.