Florine S. Conway

CONWAY, Florine S., of South Richmond, died peacefully on February 21, 2009, at age 87. Born in Pittsylvania County, Va. on September 30, 1922, Florine was the youngest daughter of the late Thomas Satterfield and Ella Kate Clark. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Roger Conway. She also was preceded in death by her 11 siblings, Arthur, Willie, James, Lesley, Robert, Nathaniel, Lucille, Ruby, Sallie Fannie, Agnes and Mary Lou. She is deeply mourned by one child, Dr. Ishmail Conway and his wife, Dr. Ayana Conway; three grandchildren, Aiesha Drew Halstead, Tladi M. Conway and Naseer M. Conway; her Goddaughter, Joyce Alexander of Richmond; her daughter, Joya Bacot; and son, Myonni. She is also mourned by in-laws, Mrs. Catherine Conway of Williamsburg, Mrs. Jessie Satterfield of New York and Mrs. Emmaline B. Satterfield of Richmond; and more than 75 devoted and loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Florine was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of South Richmond and the Elizabeth Harris Chapter #86 Order of the Eastern Star. Florine attended Richmond City Public School, finishing at Armstrong High School. In the 50s, she was co-owner of the Casablanca Club (on Richmond's Second Street). In 1965, she graduated from Chicago's prestigious Swanson School of Swedish Massage and holds two certificates from the Kellberg Institute's College of Massage and Physical Therapy. Florine became Manager of the Woman's Division at the Jewish Community Health Center of Richmond. Later she established her own successful women's massage business. In retirement, she enjoyed travel and provided bus tours to various casinos. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Streets. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 26, 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1501 Decatur St. Interment in Maury Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.