Phyllis E Conley's Obituary
Phyllis E. Conley, 92, of Casey, IL passed away peacefully at 7:20 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Heartland Nursing Center in Casey, IL, with her family by her side. She was born June 29, 1923 in Casey, IL to Robert L. and Sarah C. (Garrett) Wright. She married the love of her life, George C. Conley, on November 10, 1946 at the First Christian Church, also in Casey. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2006. Survivors include her son, Ford J. (Pamela) Conley of Chillicothe, IL; daughter, Allison L. (Steve) Collier of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Justin (Andrea), Aaron and Rebekah Conley and Zoe, Harper and Raine Collier; and great grandchildren, Scotty, Luke and Joshua Conley. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and infant son, Bryce Gregory Conley. Phyllis was a lifelong Casey resident and 1941 graduate of the Casey High School. She remained loyal to her class, organizing reunions and writing newsletters. She was a newspaper reporter for many years and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 23 years. Phyllis received the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award in 1965. She and George were both members of the Casey Softball Hall of Fame, and attended the First Christian Church and the United Methodist Church, both in Casey. Funeral Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the Markwell Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Penelope Barber officiating. Interment will follow in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service on Thursday at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. It was Phyllis' request that memorial contributions be made to Fairview Park, PO Box 425, Casey, IL, for the purchase of a swing for special needs children. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, August 27, 2015 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave Casey, IL Service Thursday, August 27, 2015 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave Casey, IL
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