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Mrs. Mary Gene Conway, 91, passed away on Mon., Oct. 3, 2022 in Atmore.

She resided in Canoe for most of her life, where she opened her home as a sitter for many children throughout the years.

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 and Milton Ray; and sister, Lettie Jane (Ray) Childress.

She is survived by her son, James (Mary) Conway, of Molino, Fla.; two daughters, Wanda Lee, of ColeRain, N.C. and Linda Conway, of Stockton; 13 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 and David (Stephanie) Harris; and 35 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held on Oct. 8, 2022 at Petty-Eastside Chapel funeral Home LLC with the Rev. William Armstrong officiating.

Burial will follow at Sardis Baptist Cemetery.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC was in charge of all arrangements.