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Mildred Conkwright Obituary

Mildred Helen Brubaker Conkwright, 76, who was born in Elkton and graduated from Hastings High School, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Feb 20. She was a devoted wife and mother of six children - Deborah Burton, Mary Lancaster, Michael Conkwright, Linda Crowder, Mack Conkwright (deceased) and Joseph Conkwright - and had 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Arthur B. Conkwright, and one brother, Claude Brubaker, of Elkton. She was a member of the Cathedral of Christ the King since 1960 and served her church and community in many volunteer positions. Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Milward-Southland. Funeral Mass will be at Cathedral of Christ the King on Monday at 10 a.m.Remembrances suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, or Father Ralph Beiting Appalachian Mission Center.

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Published by St. Augustine Record on Feb. 22, 2009.

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Charlotte B. Johns

February 24, 2009

Dear Mack and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Many cousins in FL are remembering great times with your dear family through the years and send our love and condolences.

Lesli Doyne Nickell

February 24, 2009

Linda,
Though it has been many years since our paths have crossed, my thoughts are with you and your family in this heartbreaking & difficult time.

FRED WILLIAMSON

February 23, 2009

A.B.YOU HAVE MY SYMPATHY IN YOUR LOSS. I WAS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE VISITATION OR FUNERAL, BUT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS ALWAYS. AS A GOOD FRIEND FOR YEARS I CHERISH YOUR FRIENDSHIP. IF I CAN EVER BE OF HELP TO YOU FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. RET.CAPT.FRED WILLIAMSON

Lindsay Day

February 23, 2009

Uncle Mack & Family,
I am So sorry to hear about Aunt Mildred My Prayers, Thoughts are with you and the Family.

Gene Hinkle

February 22, 2009

AB:
You have my deepest consolences.

Roger Chesser

February 22, 2009

For Joe Conkwright: I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May you find strength and peace. Roger Chesser

Frank Brannock

February 22, 2009

Arthur,
I am so sorry to hear of Millie's passing. She was a wonderful person and I enjoyed knowing her the years that she was with Shillito's and I with Sears. May God bless you in this sad time.

Dale Bubenhofer

February 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Conkwright family. God bless!!

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