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Sister Mary Agnes Eileen Convery

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Mary Convery Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 14 to May 15, 2010.

SPRINGFIELD - Sister Agnes Eileen Convery, OP, 94, a Dominican Sister of Springfield, died May 13, 2010, at Sacred Heart Convent.

She was born to Frances and Stella (Brown) Convery in Farmersville, IL. She joined the Springfield Dominicans in 1935.

She ministered for decades in Catholic elementary education. Illinois schools included: St. Norbert, Hardin; Ss Peter and Paul, Cary; St. Thomas, Newton; St. Francis, Jerseyville; St. Mary, Paris; St. Thomas, Philo; St. Joseph, Bradley; St. John, Carrolton; Holy Angels, Aurora; St. Vincent DePaul, Peoria; St. Edward & St. Christina, Chicago; St. Dominic, Quincy; and St. Kevin; East Alton. She also taught at St. Michael, Duluth, MN; Sacred Heart, Brawley, CA; Sacred Heart, San Diego, CA. In addition to general education instruction, Sister was a musician conducting church choirs, playing the organ for Masses and also taught classroom music.

Sr. Agnes Eileen was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her brother, Jack; nieces; nephews; cousins; and her Dominican Sisters.

Visitation will be at Sacred Heart Convent, May 16, 2010, from 4-7 p.m. with a vigil service at 6:30 p.m. The funeral Mass will be on May 17, 2010 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Peter Witchousky, OP, presiding. Commendation and burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

The Dominican Sisters and family of Sr. Agnes Convery are being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.

Please visit Sr. Agnes' online life story at www.butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.

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May 20, 2010

Troy Smith posted to the memorial.

May 17, 2010

Mary Jones posted to the memorial.

May 16, 2010

Natalie Gentry posted to the memorial.

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Troy Smith

May 20, 2010

Aunt Sister....you were a true blessing to my family. We will never forget all that you did for us. When we were in need, you were there. I can't thank you enough and will never forget. You showed me how to take care of others.

Mary Jones

May 17, 2010

Dear Dominican Sisters and Convery Family,

I knew Sister through my Aunt (Sister Rose Margaret Sullivan). I always felt in the presence of Christ's love when she was there. Her light will always shine in my heart.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Mary Susan (La Bonte) Jones

Natalie Gentry

May 16, 2010

Aunt Sister, thank you for all that you gave in your lifetime. You will truly be missed.

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Natalie Gentry

May 16, 2010

Aunt Sister, thanks for all that you gave in this lifetime. You will truly be missed.

Windy Evans

May 15, 2010

Thank you Lord for sharing Great Aunt Sister's life with us. She was an inspiration. Our warmest thoughts and remembrances are extended to the Converys.

Windy and Bil Evans Robert, Grace, and William
Mother- Mary Ellen Convery Gentry

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