Connie Sue CarterPeabody, KS

Connie Sue Carter, 81 passed away at her home in Peabody, Kansas on Saturday, October 24, 2026. She was born October 16, 1945 in Wichita, Kansas to Jonas and Emma (Vogt) Albrecht.

She attended Valley Center, Kansas High School and graduated in the class of 1963. She briefly attended Emporia College. She was a homemaker, and was employed at Remington Elementary School as a Para from 1996 to 2008. Connie was a member of Emmaus Church in Whitewater, enjoyed miniature doll houses, crocheting, knitting, and reading.

She married John Carter Sr. August 16, 1967 in Newton, Kansas. They enjoyed a 29 year marriage until his death in 1996.

Those who preceded her in death are her parents; son Alan Carter (1981); daughter Sandra Walker (2021); siblings Earl Albrecht, and Irene Peavey.

Survivors include children: Steve (Angela) Carter of Wichita, John Carter Jr. of El Dorado, Gary Carter of Peabody and Dwight (Jennifer) Carter of Inman; Grandchildren Brian Carter, Shelby Ramsey, Leslie Thompson, Britton Carter, Brittany Wiebe, Ali Schroeder, Mason Carter and Sadie Carter; siblings Lorene Coon of California, and Clarence Albrecht (Judy) of Wichita.

A service of celebration will be held at the Emmaus Church in Whitewater, Kansas (9070 NW Meadowlark Road 67154) on Friday, October 30 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Tim Mace officiating and a fellowship time with friends after the service. A private family burial will take place earlier in the day.

Memorials in her name can be given to Remington Elementary Outdoor Learning Center in Potwin, Kansas and given in care of Lamb Funeral Home in Whitewater, Kansas.