Maude Herbert Conway, 95, of Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, September 10, 2012 at Mary Washington Hospital.
She was born in Norfolk, VA on June 1, 1917. She was a member of St. Georges Episcopal Church for over 60 years. She retired from the Fredericksburg, Virginia Welcome Center. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to an extensive family. Her life centered around her family and many friends.
Her husband, James A. Conway, Sr., predeceased her in 1976. She is survived by her three children, Mary C. Berry, her husband, Thomas, of Westmoreland County; James A. Conway, Jr., his companion, Diep Taylor, of Tappahannock; Richard E. Conway, his wife, Peggy, of Fredericksburg. Her grandchildren include, Cathleen B. Nickerson, husband Steve of Triangle; Scott E. Berry, wife, Donna of Norfolk; Elizabeth A.C. Dabney, husband Beau of Ashland; Christopher P. Conway of Richmond; Virginia A. Conway of Richmond. She had seven great-grandchildren: Ashby and Raya Nickerson; Grace, Molly Maude, and Kate Berry; Kathryn and Turner Dabney, and many special nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday, September 12 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg.
A memorial service will take place at 11 AM Thursday, September 13 at St. Georges Episcopal Church. Interment will be private
Memorials may be made to the St. Georges Episcopal Church Building Fund, 905 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
Our hearts are very saddened. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Maude’s family and loved ones. Our memories of Maude are filled with many happy and wonderful times.
Our deepest sympathy to our good friends Jim Conway and Diep Taylor, and to the rest of the Conway family. We were very fortunate to have known Maude. She truly enjoyed life, and gave you a great feeling just to be in her presence. She will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Maude.
She and her husband were neighbors of mind many years
ago in Normandy Village Subdivision. I still live in the house
on Linden Avenue.love Sarah Wood/
maude was such a great lady to be around. i always had a great time with her. hope to meet her in heaven and we can dance forever. may god bless mary,jim and richard. you were blessed to have had maude around for so long
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during your time of sorrow.
Praying you feel His comfort and strength.
And in a time of sorrow, our prayers are heard on high
for light and life and comfort…
as healing time goes by.
May memories of your mother light your darkness. The memories of those we’ve lost are beacons to guide our way
out of the darkness of grief and into the light of day…”
May memories of your mother comfort you, friends sustain you,
and hope guide your way to a brighter tomorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Jimmy & Di, Our thoughts are with you in your time of sadness. Maude will always be remembered by us as a loving and caring person. Our lives are better just having had the opportuniy to know Maude over these past few years. Lots of Love
Mary, Richard and Jimmy how proud your Mom was of the loving families you all brought to her life. She was always appreciative and spoke of you as the best children and grandchildren in the world. I will miss her dearly, you know how special someone of 95 is when your granddaughter’s first words for 2 years are “Can I go see Maude now”.
Maude was always laughing and her cup half full. Heaven is in for an attitude adjustment.
May the memories of your Mom and the JOY she brought to all who knew her bring you peace.
Mary, Jimmy and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Maudie; we so loved your mother! She was the best conversationalist and I’ve often thought of our afternoon chats as she always made my day! “‘Her Mikey” and I have missed her since we moved but I was happy to get the chance to talk to her on the phone a few times. She was a very special lady – thoughtful and sweet and so funny! Our hearts are heavy for your loss. Marcie and Mike Lockwood
We are very sorry for your loss. We always had the best time with Gigi at Diep’s house. Gigi will always be an inspiration to us and will always be in our hearts. God bless you always.
We extend our sympathy to you, Mary & Tony, and to your family. The many warm and heartfelt thoughts that are with you today will always be there because love lives on forever
in the heart, Your friends, The Sykes
I was so sorry to hear about Maude. I worked with her for a while at the Welcome Center, and she was so much fun to be around.. I still remember her little giggle. She was a joy to woek with.