"Can't Wait to Get to Heaven" is a whimsical novel by Fannie Flagg that explores themes of life, death, and the afterlife through the lens of small-town Americana. The story centers around Elner Shimfissle, a beloved elderly woman who unexpectedly dies after a mishap with a yard of tomatoes. Her death triggers a series of reflections on her life and the connections she made with friends and family in the close-knit community of Elmwood Springs, Missouri.