Ardis Jane Connor age 70, of Yankton, SD (formerly of Mitchell) died Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at the South Dakota Human Services Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the Will Funeral Chapel with burial at a later date at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday December 30, 2014 at the Will Funeral Chapel. Ardis Jane Connor, daughter of John and Evelyn (Bracha) Connor, was born December 11, 1944 in Mitchell, SD. She grew up and attended school in Mitchell at Holy Family Elementary School and later attended special education classes at Longfellow Elementary. After her schooling she worked at attended Mitchell Adjustment Training Center. In September of 1986, Ardis moved to Yankton and lived in several group homes. She worked at Ability Learning Center in Yankton. Ardis moved to the South Dakota Human Services Center in the late 2000's. She enjoyed bingo, dancing, music, cards, word search and going to McDonald's. Ardis collected angels and music boxes. Grateful for having shared her life are her sister, Connie (Gary) Nelson, Mitchell, SD; two brothers, Larry (Donna) Connor, Artesian, SD, Gordon (Mary Jo) Connor, Bakersfield, CA; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Delbert, Darold, Dennis and Albert. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Ardis's name.