Anna Marie Conway's Obituary
Anna Marie Conway, age 75, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 12:35 a.m., in SIH Memorial Hospital Carbondale, Carbondale, IL.
Anna Marie was born on January 15, 1948 in Herrin, IL, the daughter of Ed and Stephanie (Krzysztofek) Farley, Jr. On August 8, 1987, she married John Conway in Pinckneyville, IL and he survives. Anna Marie was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL. She had worked as a candy striper and then as a secretary for Dr. Baker Optometry before becoming a hairdresser. Anna Marie enjoyed cooking, baking, traveling, and grocery shopping. She loved spending time with her family and friends and would always do anything for anybody.
Survivors include her husband of 36 years, John Conway of Pinckneyville, IL; two daughters, Chantelle Miller of Pinckneyville, IL, and Jennie Gregory (John Dudek) of Pinckneyville, IL; two stepsons, Duane M. (Sharon) Conway of Pinckneyville, IL, and Greg (Amy) Conway of Pinckneyville, IL; one stepdaughter, Cheryl (Terry) Oettle of Tamaroa, IL; four brothers, Daniel (Debbie) Farley of Tilden, IL, Michael (Ann) Linze of Pinckneyville, IL, Gary (Gina) Linze of Chicago, IL, and David Linze of Pinckneyville, IL; two sisters, Margie (John) Eisfelder of Pinckneyville, IL, and Janet (Phil) Poling of Pinckneyville, IL; nine grandchildren, Mason Miller, Zachery Hester, Jayce Conway, Nicholas Pelker, Brandon Conway, Zane Conway, Brady Conway, Zoey Conway, and Brendan Conway; two great-grandchildren, Ryan Gilcrest, and Wesley Conway, and another one due in November; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with Brother Rob Mathis and Pastor Mike Higgerson officiating. Interment will be in Cutler Cemetery, Cutler, IL.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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