Fay A. Conley

Fay A. Conley, 85 of Wilmington Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 6, 2024. 

Fay better known as Ma or Grandma Fay was born on November 12, 1938 to Nathan & Mary Alice Sedam in Norwood Ohio.  Fay graduated from Harveysburg High School and entered the workforce most notably as a school bus driver for Clinton Massie local schools, and then printed circuit board assembly for Cincinnati Milacron & Siemens until retirement.

Fay is survived by daughter Jackie Phipps, son Jay Conley (Jackie), and son Jefry Conley.  Grandchildren Jeremy Lamb (Melanie), Jessica Davis (Allen), Jason Phipps (Carrie), Justin Phipps (May), and Jordan Phipps.  Great Grandchildren Adin, Keegan, and Liam Lamb; Cameron (Jenna), Isiah Fields; Madelynn, Nolan, Baron, Sawyer, Nash Phipps; Tye Phipps.  Sister Kay Schoenherr (Bill). 

Fay was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan & Mary-Alice Sedam, and daughter Jerrie Pavlowitch.  

Fay worked hard throughout her 85 years, working well into her 70’s before finally retiring.  Fay took the most pride in the role of mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  In retirement Fay maintained a simple but active lifestyle babysitting her great grandchildren, attending family gatherings, athletic events to watch her great-grandchildren, and gardening.  Fay’s life revolved around family, and that’s what fulfilled her.  In addition to her family, Fay was an avid animal lover and was active daily in caring for her many cats, dogs, rabbits, and deer up until the last year of her life.

A private graveside service will be held at Springfield Friends Meeting cemetery. 

Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington is serving the family.