Selma – Connie Page Exum House, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 16, 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. She was born in Johnston County on April 18, 1936 to the late George Franklin Exum and Piety Barnes Exum. In addition to her father and mother, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, J.R. House; a daughter in law, Brenda House; brothers, Harold, Javis and Burleigh Exum; sisters, Sybil and Bettie Exum; grandchild, Morgan.

A graveside service will be held in Grace Baptist Church cemetery on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Marvin Ownley officiating.

Connie is survived by her sons, Dennis, Clay and wife Nancy and Anthony House; daughter, Lee Perkins and husband John; sister, Peggy Anderson; grandchildren, Jay, LaShay, Shane, Elizabeth; step grandchild, Brittany and Kelli; great grandchildren, Emily, Ethan, Justin, Shayla, Chryslin, Lila, and Millie;

She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and truly had a servant’s heart. She was known for her love of traveling, cooking and reading. She poured into her family, friends and neighbors.

In addition to flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the SECU Hospice House (Johnston Health Foundation P.O. Box 1376, Smithfield, NC 27577).