Obituary for Connie Jo McKinley Caudell
Connie Jo McKinley Caudell, age 81, of Lawrenceburg, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Life Summary
She was a native of Colcord, OK, a homemaker, and a member of Sonset Fellowship Church. She enjoyed playing cards, loved pigs, reading her Bible and had a deep love for the Lord and her family.
Survived By
- one son, Keith Jones of Colcord, OK
- one daughter, Cleava Dickey of Lawrenceburg, TN
- two step-children, Wendy Caudell Macal and Jason Caudell both of AR
- four grandchildren, Terra LeeAnn Connie (Dwight), Talisha Reyes (Armando), Mary Mikala Anderson (Kirk), and Cody Jones
- two bonus grandchildren, Stevie Wayne Dickey and Lisa Dickey
- nine great-grandchildren, Isaiah Dudley, Kaleigh Boggs, Gabby Boggs, Kierra Serrett, Jeremiah Reyes, Breydon Anderson, Sophie Reyes, Jacob Anderson, and Chloe Anderson
- one brother, Donald McKinley
- several nieces, nephews, and cousins
Preceded in Death By
- her parents, Orval Leaman and Violet Mary Beck McKinley
- her husband, Eddie Caudell
- one brother, Richard Lee McKinley
- son-in-law, Steve Dickey
Service Information
- Graveside service and interment will be conducted at Dickey Holler Cemetery, 735 Hunt Lane, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 8, 2026, with Grant Pavy officiating.
Visitation
- The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 735 Hunt Lane, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
Burial
- Dickey Holler Cemetery, 735 Hunt Lane, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
Arrangements
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.

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