Beverly Conley

Beverly was born March 17th, 1939, to the parentage of Leonard and Opal Goodlow in Blair Kansas. She was the youngest of four children. Her family moved to Hiawatha Kansas when Beverly was young. She was educated there and graduated from Hiawatha high school. Beverly dedicated her life to Christ at the tender age of 13 and united with the Church of God in Christ in Hiawatha. She continued to exemplify her faith throughout her life. After high school Beverly moved to New York City where she lived for several years before relocating to Sioux City, IA. While living in Iowa, she met and married Melvin Conley. This union was blessed with four sons. Beverly entered the workforce where she primarily worked as an office manager and was the 1st black to be hired by most of the companies she was employed by. She was blessed to enjoy a successful career at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company (ATT) and work there for 32 years in several capacities. During her tenure she was transferred to Des Moines, Iowa where she retired at the age of 56. Beverly rededicated her life to Christ and continued to serve with passion, playing the piano for several different churches. Eventually, they moved to Alabama and united with New Birth Christian Center under the pastoral leadership of Michael Truss. She willingly served faithfully as a musician, Sunday school teacher, leader of the women's ministry and deaconess until her health began to fail. Her greatest love was to encourage people to pray, obey the Lord and be led by the Holy Spirit. She did this until her last breath. On March 10th, 2025, Beverly heard the master say well done thy good and faithful servant and entered eternal rest. Preceding her in death were her husband Melvin Conley, her parents, Leonard and Opal Goodlow, and her siblings Leonard Goodlow, Warren Goodlow and Virginia Wright. She leaves to cherish her fond memories four sons Michael Conley, Gregory Conley, Jeffery Conley and Eric Conley. Also, she leaves a special friend who had been like a daughter, Gloria Shelborne, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Beverly will truly be missed by all those whom she encountered along her life's journey.

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Beverly Conley

March 17, 1939 - March 10, 2025