Mary Gene Conway

October 6, 2022

Mrs. Mary Gene Conway, age 91, passed away, Monday, October 3, 2022 in Atmore, AL. She resided in Canoe for most of her life where she opened her home as a sitter for many children throughout the years. Mrs. Conway considered them to be part of her family.

Mrs. Conway enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and watching them play sports. She enjoyed watching Alabama Football and the Atlanta Braves. She also loved catching and eating White Perch.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James “John” Conway; her son, Douglas Conway; her

parents, Otis and Jessie Ray; six brothers, Arthor Lee Ray, Johnnie Frank Ray, Marvin Ray, Willis Ray, Sam Ray, Milton Ray, and sister, Lettie Jane (Ray) Childress.

She is survived by her son, James (Mary) Conway, of Molino, FL; two daughters, Wanda Lee, of ColeRain, NC and Linda Conway, of Stockton, AL; thirteen grandchildren, Becky (James) Faberman, Robin Kyzer, Zack (Jessie) Conway, Shannon Riley, AJ DeLancey, Kristy (Jason) Hane, Katelynn (Bruce) Wise, Jason (Beth) Thomas, Amber (Josh) Sheffield, AnnahMarie (Bo) White, Johnathon (Diana) Conway, Ashley (Adam) Edwards, David (Stephanie) Harris, and thirty-five Great Grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. William Armstrong officiating.

Burial will follow at Sardis Baptist Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 7, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.

Pallbearers will be David Harris, Chase Harris, Landon Harris, James Lyles, Bill Faberman, Josh Sheffield, and Deric Kyzer.

Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Lee Ray and Mike Helmes.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries