Connie E. Rod, 37, Minot, formerly of Louisiana died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at a Minot hospital.

Connie was born September 22, 1982 in Alexandria, LA the daughter of Stephanie (Stevick) Ellington and Samuel Juvrud and her adoptive father, Paul Ellington. She was raised and educated in Louisiana. She continued her studies at Park, Norwich, and Southern Methodist Universities earning her Masters Degree in Public Administration and a Masters in Science of Counseling.

Connie devoted her life to helping others in any way she could, this is seen in the most honorable of jobs she has held, such as a LMFT-A, LCDC at New Horizons Center for healing, Substance Abuse Counselor at Community Medical Services and Jobs Corp and her current job at the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch at Burlington.

Connie enjoyed her hobbies of crocheting, camping, fishing, crabbing, hiking, biking, riding motorcycles, anything outdoors, spending time with family, especially on game night.

Connie was a great friend and co-worker, best friend, awesome Mother and an amazing Wife, so loving and caring, these words can never do her justice. She touched the lives of so many people in so many ways.  Connie will be missed and remembered, always.

Connie was united in marriage to Erik Rod at Minot on February 27, 2019.

Connie is survived by her four daughters; Faith, Bridget, Erika and Hailey, her husband, Erik, brother; Paul, sister; Cynthia, half brother, Allen and half sister; Lisa.

A Memorial Service, hosted by her husband Rick Rod, will be held 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Thomas Family Funeral Home.

Visitation will begin one hour before the start of the service.