Connie Sue Ricci, 74, of Potosi, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A private burial will be held at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, where she will rest in God’s eternal peace.

Connie was born on August 16, 1952, in Abilene to the late Alton Harold and Mary Joyce (Thompson) Shelton. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree and her Master of Arts degree from Hardin Simmons University. She married Ronald Paul Ricci in Stamford on May 30, 1970, and they enjoyed 56 wonderful years together.

Connie was seen as a very special lady by friends and family. She shared her gift of teaching with many students throughout her years of teaching. Connie enjoyed reading, sewing, painting, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Ron Ricci of Potosi; three children, Angie Crawford of Galveston, Scott Ricci and wife Audrey of Potosi and Laura Lange and husband Bryan of Abilene; two sisters, Kathy Horrell and husband Billy of Conroe and Bonnie Hale of Bandera; eight grandchildren, Celese Covey and husband Weston, Colten Crawford, Rylee Franco and husband Michael, Trevor Ricci and wife Avery, Caleb Ricci, Carter Lange, Berkley Lange and Cooper Lange; five great grandchildren, Saydee Hall, Layton Covey, Ricci Franco, Oaklynn Ricci, and Alexander Ricci.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff with Hospice of the Big Country for their wonderful care and compassion they showed to Connie during her time with them.

For anyone that would like to make a donation in Connie’s memory, the family suggests to Hospice of the Big Country, https://westtexasrehab.org/donation-form/