Connie Gaye Little, 71, passed away on September 20, 2019 after a brief illness. Connie was born on June 10, 1948 to Hettie M. Dotson and James Otto Dotson. Connie grew up in Wichita Falls and Midland and was passionate for animals. Growing up, Connie loved horses and was a barrel racer. She rescued many animals in her lifetime, including a dove, “Dovie”, who lived for 20 years. She met her husband Dale and they were married 51 years. She and Dale lived in Greenwood for many years, where she grew lovely gardens full of vegetables. Connie helped establish the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department and was a volunteer fire fighter. She and Dale moved back to Midland in the early 1990’s, where she continued to garden and had trees full of apples and pecans.Connie is predeceased by her parents and her brother, Joe Dotson.She is survived by her husband Dale, her beloved dog, Skeeter, her sister, Janet Young of Conway, AR, several nieces, nephews and cousins.,