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RAYE CONROY Obituary

Raye Lee Conroy, 61, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011, after a 10-year battle with multiple cancers. Raye was preceded in death by her mother, father and her first husband, Clifford Dow in 1974. Raye is survived by her husband of 35 years, John, her sister, Kathy Giffen of Kansas City, Mo.; seven children, Dorothy Norte of Austin, Texas, Laura Feld of Lee's Summit, Mo., Melissa Decker of Raytown, Mo., Julie Hermon of Raymore, Mo., Michelle Fritz of Villa Rica, Ga., Victoria Jones of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, John Conroy, Jr. of Columbia, Mo.; and 29 grandchildren. Raye was dedicated to her family, her children's spouses, her friends and was loved dearly by all the hearts she touched. Raye was a longtime resident of Raytown, and an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and School. As a final act of love, Raye gave the gift of sight through cornea donation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7009 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, with burial following in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, at McGilley State Line Chapel, where the Rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 9239 Ward Parkway Street, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64114. Condolences may be left online at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145, 816-942-6180athe, KS 66061, 913-782-0582

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Published by Kansas City Star from Jan. 28 to Jan. 30, 2011.

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Olivia Decker

April 6, 2018

My NaNa was the best person I knew I wish she was still here today, but I know that she is in a much better place with no suffering. It's now been seven years since I've seen my NaNa in person, but I know she watching over me at all times.

Trisha Hall

February 4, 2011

Melissa -

My heart goes out to you and your family during this time - may God wrap his loving arms around all of you during this season.

Trisha Hall

Jeanne Buchanan

February 2, 2011

John and family,

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are that you find comfort from your faith and in knowing Raye is with our Lord. Incredibly beautiful person, inside and out.

Peace to you all.

Kim Martin

January 31, 2011

It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

January 30, 2011

Melissa & Family...We're keeping you in our prayers during this tough time, that God will comfort and bless you all in the days ahead. Know that we're thinking of you and love you! Connie Keck & Family

Sheila (Hopfinger) Barr

January 29, 2011

My prayers and condolences are with all of the Conroys during this sorrowful time. May you receive the comfort and peace you need in the days to come. May God bless each and every one of you in His own special way.

Norma Limon

January 29, 2011

Melissa,

I'm terribly sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God give you the strength to make it through this tough time.

Sincerely,

Susan Jones

January 29, 2011

Victoria and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need Please let us know.
Love to you all.

Jeff&Judy Burger

January 28, 2011

Our prayers are with you at this time.

January 28, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of grief. May the Lord sustain you with His comforting hand.

Betty & Michael Burke

Aimee Durm

January 28, 2011

You're all in our hearts every step of the way. Aunt Raye has a special place in our hearts as we both have very fond memories of her from when we were little girls over at the Conroy house. Love, Cousins Aimee (Durm) and Emily (Housholder). We pray you all find peace.

sandra Lynn

January 28, 2011

Being a distant cousin of Ray's we had only recently been in touch after many years. I enjoyed getting to know her again and hearing all about her family and the place in Aransas Pass, TX. She was indeed a lovely person and I will miss her very much. Condolences from all of Raye's extended family on her mother side, Shirley Green. My prayers are with you. Sandra Lynn(Kansas City, Mo)

January 28, 2011

God bless you all. I know this is awful hard on all of you. Raye Lee was a DEAR friend of mine. We will all miss her and her smile.
Marion Craig, Independence, Mo.

Jan Baird

January 28, 2011

Raye has been a dear friend for many years. The legacy she leaves lies in the eyes and the hearts of seven incredible children and continues with 29 beautiful grandchildren. John, though Raye will be terribly missed, you will see her over and over in the kids. God bless you all. You will be forever in my heart.

Margaret Clatanoff

January 28, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Raye was a lovely person and I enjoyed getting to know her when our children were at OLL school. My sympathy and prayers to you all.

Lisa Cummins

January 28, 2011

Julie and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Blessings to all of you. Lisa Cummins

Kerri Drake(Englin)

January 28, 2011

To the entire Conroy Family.....my thoughts, my heart and my prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. I know first hand what it's like dealing with the extreme exhaustion and taxing emotions that come with cancer and the loss of a loved one from this horrific disease. Your mom was loved by many.....I went to school with most of her children. Again, please know that she is in a better place and in God's hands now, serving as an angel and looking down on her beautiful family. My sincere condolences. xo, Kerri Drake

January 28, 2011

May you and your family find your comfort through our Lord Jesus Christ and the memories you were blessed with making with Raye. She was always a lovely woman inside and out.

In prayer for you,

Dale, Donita & Deidra Perrill

Pam Goodrich

January 28, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

jane viebrock

January 28, 2011

Thinking of you all and the strong & brave battle Raye fought. Thank you for the opportunity to share in your lives during this difficult time.

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