Claudie M. Conley, 78, of Wauchula, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 at Tampa General Hospital. She was born Sept. 4, 1932 in Frostproof, and lived most of her adult life in Hardee County. She worked in the groves with her husband years ago and also was a cook at Senterfitt's Restaurant. She was one of the most loving Christian mother and grandmother that anyone could ask for. She was predeceased by her husband Clyde E. Conley and parents Bascom and Rheba Smith.
She is survived by 6 daughters, Kathleen Carlton of Lakeland, Elizabeth Avalos (Serafin) of Wauchula, Frankie Kelley (Wayne) of Lakeland, Jo Ann Cobb (Jr.) of Wauchula, Betty Blackburn of Port Charlotte, and Jeannie Patrick (Stephen) of Lakeland; 1 son, Russell Conley (Sharon) of Sebring; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren; 8 siblings, Lavonia Duke of Frostproof, Lamar Smith (Margaret) of Hermosa Beach, CA, Juanita Tindell (Earl) of Frostproof, Jim Smith of Bowling Green, Roy Smith of Lake Wales, Mitchell Smith (Phillis) of Ft. Meade, Vera Miller (Bill) of Frostproof, and Pat Rubin of Avon Park; sisters-in-law, Oneita Revell and Anna Smith; brother-in-law, Preston Conley; her dog Zoie will greatly miss her.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 19th at Robarts Garden Chapel from 5-7 p.m. Services are at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Baker and Rev. Stephen Patrick officiating. Interment is in New Hope Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Life Church, Wauchula.