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Carol Jane "CJ" Conoley

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Carol Conoley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 14, 2024.

Carol "CJ" Jane Conoley, 67, of Sacramento, California, passed away on February 10, 2024. She was born on June 13, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio. CJ was a beloved wife, mother, stepmother, and friend to many.

CJ had a fulfilling job at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions for many years. Other organizations that Carol worked for included Frito-Lay Corp., Knott's Berry Farm, Laura Scutter Foods, General Mills Foods, Rice Growers California, and PGP.

She leaves behind her husband, William Ludwig, daughter Hannah Ludwig, stepchildren Kathy and Bill Ludwig, as well as cherished memories with her late mother Nancy Conoley, father William Conoley, and brother Andy Conoley.

CJ was a proud alumna of Thomas A. Edison in Willoughby, Ohio, Parkside Elementary in Columbus, Indiana, Columbus North High School, and Purdue University. She valued education and continuous learning throughout her life.

In her leisure time, CJ was a devoted member of the Arden Park Book Club, an avid reader, talented seamstress, and creator of fun pillows and purses. She was renowned for hosting the annual Curtis Park Cookie Parties, bringing joy to all who attended.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 11:00 am at Carmichael Presbyterian Church to celebrate CJ's life and legacy. A live-stream of the service will be available on the church's YouTube channel for those who are unable to attend in person.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Carol's memory to the Sacramento Children's Home or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, causes that were close to her heart.

CJ's presence will be deeply missed, but her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

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Gail Robards

June 13, 2024

Happy birthday, Carol. I hope you are enjoying a heavenly birthday....free from your earthly body that was giving you so much pain! I miss you!

Jay Vogelsong

June 12, 2024

I had a crush on Carol during the 7th and 8th grades at Northside Junior High School in Columbus, Indiana. I first met her in science class in the 7th grade. In the 9th grade, if I remember correctly, she was also a member of the school yearbook staff. Even as a teenager, she was bright and cheerful, and fun to be around. She was also a skillful tennis player. My family moved away after the 9th grade, and I am sorry I never asked her out.

Stephanie Deagle

March 20, 2024

I met Carol the day I was interviewed for my job at CEi (now Kratos) in 2008 and we had an instant connection. I refer to Carol as my second mom. She was there for me when my mom could not physically be there. She was one of the brightest lights in my life and I will miss her shared experiences and advice. Carol - you will always be in my heart, and I will miss you so incredibly much for the rest of my life. You raised an amazing family and I will miss all the stories you used to share with me.

Dana Curran

March 19, 2024

Carol's dedication to her family and her work shown through daily with co-workers such as myself. In her work she focused on solutions and efficiency, yet provided reminders of what was important by asking her co-workers how they were doing, and a quick chat about what was new with the families. I very much enjoyed our tag ups knowing she'd push our Kratos team for excellence with a sincere interest in team members. Lifting her, and her family and friends, in prayer.

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Angelo Dapello

March 19, 2024

I was fortunate enough to work with Carol for 4 years, I knew from my first phone interview with her she was a very kind person. She was a great leader and I miss our long stories and conversations outside of our workplace. Sending my sincere condolences to the Conoley Family and Friends, God Bless you.

Judy Deatherage

March 18, 2024

Even from first meeting Carol I was impressed by her quick wit, meaningful comments and her easy smile. Her devotion to family and friends soon after were evident too. I appreciated her gracious welcome when she hosted our book group. It´s good to have known her.

Gail Robards

March 14, 2024

I met Carol about 35 years ago back when I owned a muffin bakery in East Sacramento. She and Bill were regular customers and later after Hannah was born, she would visit along with them.
Carol and I struck up a friendship outside of the muffin store where we love to chat about great recipes and books that we had read.
At Christmas time Carol hosted fabulous Christmas parties that we look forward to each year because we knew we would have great food and fellowship there!
I´m so thankful for that friendship!

Twanet Bender

March 14, 2024

Carol always delighted me with her hearty chuckle, huge smile, dry wit and insightful discussion of the books we all read together. It always surprised me that she preferred fiction to nonfiction, and she was quite vociferous about that!!

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