Funeral Services for Ardis Gay Connor, 82, of Lawrence, will be at 11am, Friday, April 10th, 2026 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Lawrence, Ks. There will be A Visitation at Rumsey-Yost Funeral home on Thursday, April 9th, 2026 from 6pm – 7pm, with an additional viewing at the church at 10am prior to the funeral. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS.
Mrs. Connor died Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.
She was born January, 2nd, 1944 in Batesville, Ark., the daughter of Henry and Ina Harmon. She grew up in both Batesville and Lawrence. She attended Lawrence High School.
Mrs. Connor married John William Connor in 1964 and together they raised 8 children in Lawrence. Mr. Connor passed in 2007. She is survived by Glenda Harding, Lawrence, Paul and wife Linda, Raleigh, NC, Brad and wife Erin, of San Antonio, TX, Jeff of Raleigh, NC, Sarah Connor, Lawrence, KS, Stella Connor, Topeka, KS and Kenneth, Lawrence, KS. Together they had 27 grand children and 25 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Connor was preceded in death by her daughter, Darla Vossler, in 1999, as well as 3 siblings and 2 grandchildren.
Mrs. Connor worked as a Certified Nurses Aid at Presbyterian Manor. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in various areas of service throughout the years. She and her husband served as Church & Family History Missionaries in SLC, UT and for 2 years as temple workers in the LDS Temple in St. Louis.
Ardis Gay Connor was a beloved wife, mother, friend and member of her community and will be missed.
My heartfelt condolences to the Connor Family.
Gay was a beloved friend. She will be missed. I send my love and prayers for comfort to all the family.
It is a blessing to know that she has been reunited with John
Conner Family,
With friends, joys are multiplied and sorrows are divided. To know Gay, was to love her. Sending sympathy and condolences. May you find peace and comfort in your hearts as the days follow.
She was always supportive of Sarah. I last encountered Gay and Sarah out shopping. I am happy to have seen them both.
Love and prayers to the Connor family. Our hearts are with you.
My heartfelt condolences to the Connor family. I wish you peace and strength at this difficult time.
Gay was and is an amazing woman. She has been a blessing to me for many years. Love to all her children.