Name: Calling hours for Ruth Conkey
Start: 2019-02-11T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-02-11T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Hughes Funeral Home (Hughes-Moquin) - Athens

ATHENS - Ruth Conkey, 95, of Athens, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday morning, Feb. 8, 2019, at The Laurels of Athens.
Born Oct. 12, 1923 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Zora DeWeese Yeager.
She graduated from Point Pleasant High School in 1941 and moved to Athens shortly after. She enjoyed her family, gatherings with her sisters, sports and spring so she could plant her flowers. She was a member of the Richland United Methodist Church and more recently attended the Romans Road Church at The Laurels of Athens.
She is survived by two sons, Gary and Brian Conkey, both of Athens; five grandchildren, Joe (Tiffany) Sparhawk of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Jamie (Aaron) Sparhawk-Mather of Athens, Julie (Bryon Broka) Sparhawk of Athens, Jason (Sarah) Sparhawk of Columbus, Kurt (Heather) Conkey of Athens; 13 great-grandchildren, Mallie, Jackson, Jon, Brock, Ryann, Adalyn, Olivia, Harper, Brice, Avery, Nash, Boone, Austin; two sisters, Millie Hooper, Glenna Grim; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband in 1986, Vaughn; a daughter, Jean Sparhawk; a son-in-law, Jon Sparhawk; a brother, Buster Yeager; three sisters, Martha Lou Bingham, Emogene Coen, Cora Mae Hooper; seven brothers-in-law, George Hooper, Earl Hooper, Bruce Bingham, Emory Coen, and Richard Grim, Virgil Conkey, Vernon Conkey; two sisters-in-law, Pauline Conkey and Pauline Conkey.
Services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home, with Rev. Barry B. Bolin officiating. Burial will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
The family would like to thank The Laurels of Athens and OhioHealth Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Laurels of Athens. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or view a memorial tribute video at our website, www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Athens Messenger from Feb. 9 to Feb. 11, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Conkey

Sponsored by Hughes Funeral Home (Hughes-Moquin) - Athens.

13 Entries

Emily Lance

February 11, 2019

I Miss that Smile & Chubby Cheeks. You were a ray of SUNSHINE to us at The Laurels. We will Miss you Greatly

Jeannie Nuzum

February 11, 2019

To the family, I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful, beautiful lady ! Ruth was such a joy to talk with & always had a smile! Grief can be so hard, but our special memories can help us in this time of sorrow. With thoughts & prayers for all Ruths families & friend.

Steven Radcliffe

February 11, 2019

Mount St. Joseph University has kept the family of Ruth in their prayers. Our collective hearts are with Ruth and all her family and friends.

Linda Mitchell

February 11, 2019

I will miss Ruth. She was always happy to hear of our family activities and rejoice in any good news. She was a wonderfully loving mom and grandma. She loved her family to the moon and back and took much pleasure in everyone. Larry and I loved stopping in the Oak Room to see her ensconced at a table with all of her sisters. They sure had fun. She was kind and had a good sense of humor and she passed that on to her kids and grandkids. It was a pleasure to know her.

Craig Taylor

February 11, 2019

One of the nicest ladies I can remember growing up in Athens. She and her husband were always very kind to me. I too share in your loss Brian. My prayers are with you and our family.

Kelly Davis

February 10, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Brian I recognized that name immediately. Dude my heart and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Kelly Hamilton

February 10, 2019

We all here at Detangles want to send our prayers to the entire family. What special people we have come to know over the years. Thinking of you all. Sheila, Bev, Lyn, Pam and Kelly.

Nicci Hodge

February 9, 2019

I absolutely adore this picture! Ms. Ruth, you were a gem to take care of. If you smiled, I smiled; it was contagious! I will miss you and am honored to have met you!

Terri Ann figlesong

February 9, 2019

We really liked your grandmother, and always enjoyed talking baseball with her! We are so sorry for your loss. With love, Terri Ann and Jim Foglesong

Shirley and Chuck Dailey

February 9, 2019

Ruth was my one of the sweetest ladies.
She attended the Athens senior club. Our prayers and thoughts are with her family.
RIP Ruthie.

Cathy Duke (Perry)

February 8, 2019

I loved Mrs. Conkey! Many happy memories of sporting events with my children and her grandchildren. I also enjoyed being her neighbor on Hickory St for awhile. She was a wonderful person❤

Kathy and Terry Broka

February 8, 2019

GG was such a warm and loving person and I was honored to share a birthday with her. She always had a kind word to say to everyone and a beautiful smile on her face. Rest In Peace lovely lady.

Lois Dunn (Richardson )

February 8, 2019

Ruth was a lovely person who will be missed. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

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