Betty Mae Cona

Betty Mae Cona SUFFOLK - Betty Mae Cona, 95, of the 2100 block of Partridge Place, passed away on April 29, 2010. She was born in Lovington, Ill., raised in Texas, and lived in Newport News for the past 38 years. Mrs. Cona was a homemaker. She served more 50 years as a volunteer of the American Red Cross. She also did volunteer work for the Hospice Unit at Riverside Hospital and the Fort Eustis Officers Wives Club. She will be remembered most for her beautiful, smiling eyes and her delightful laugh that brought joy to everyone she met. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 56 years, Joseph A. Cona. She is survived by her two daughters, Mickie and her husband Dick Esleeck of Suffolk and Brigitte and her husband Mike Nealy of Conway, S.C.; and four granddaughters, Karla Esleeck, Erin Esleeck Teesdale (Steve), Kate Esleeck Newton (Jared) and Masha Nealy. The family would like to recognize the wonderful, caring staffs of Dominion Village of Chesapeake and Bon Secours Maryview Nursing Care Center. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, is handling arrangements. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.