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Oct
19
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Addies Chapel United Methodist Church
201 Ridley St, Marion, NC 28752
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Zackie Annette Conley Carson, 83, of Marion, departed this earthly life on Monday evening, October 13, 2025 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in Buncombe County on April 8, 1942 to the late Vance Conley and Eula Brown Conley.
Zackie was a member of Addies Chapel United Methodist Church and a lover of gospel music. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was also an avid sports fan. Zackie loved socializing with neighbors and within the community. She was a great friend to all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Tench Carson; infant son, Tench Carson, Jr.; five sisters; and four brothers.
Those left to cherish her memory are four children, Kim Conley, Alvin Conley (Jacqueline), Keith Moore, and Aleathea Parker; one sister, Jean Conley; one brother, James Conley; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Addies Chapel United Methodist Church.
2170 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC 28752
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
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19
3:00 p.m.
Addies Chapel United Methodist Church
201 Ridley St, Marion, NC 28752
Send FlowersServices provided by
Beam Funeral Service & Crematory - MarionOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.