Ruth Conley

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Ruth Conley, 69, formerly of St. Louis, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at Clearview Nursing Center.

She was born March 14, 1934, at Essex, Mo., daughter of James and Estella Allison Stewart. She married Robert L. Conley, who preceded her in death.

Conley was a member of Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church and a former usher.

Survivors include two daughters, Lydia Yarber of Sikeston, Arzia Butler of St. Louis; two sisters, Lucille Troupe of Memphis, Tenn., Mildred Smith of Kansas City, Mo.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three stepdaughters.

Friends may call Friday at Travelers Rest Church from noon until time of service.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Jessie Smith officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Williams-Farr and Purnell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.