Nancy D. Conley

Nancy D. Conley, waited patiently for the Lord. He inclined and heard her cry. She's living like it's her last night on earth; found what she was looking for; ran like a river ran to the sea; she is running to stand still; walked on; you don’t see her but you will; she’ll see you again when the stars fall from the sky and the moon has turned red; she’s packing a suitcase for a place, none of us has been, a place that has to be believed, to be seen. It’s a beautiful day, don’t let it slip away, ceased to breathe, will no longer be singing songs that pop into her head, and can finally stay focused. She will no longer have to get up early, do laundry, clean, remember to get her dry cleaning, or do the dishes, won’t be yelling squirrel. Nancy had the longest game of Space Invaders with cancer and cancer had the high score. She kept her faith, remained positive, goofy and a dork until the very last breath.

Nancy was born March 31, 1961 in Kansas City, MO to Paul Alfred Conley and Mary Joan (McDonald), she passed on May14, 2016. A reception and gathering honoring her family and friends (her life wouldn’t have been anything without them) will be held Thursday, May 19th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at McGilley State Line Chapel. Yes, you will have to listen to some of the CD’s she made of her most favorite songs during this time….. (It will be more than U2 people.) Mass of Christian Burial will be held, Friday, May 20th, 11:00 a.m., at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS 66206. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to our National Parks System, Little Sisters of the Poor, or your local liquor store. If by chance you know all the quoted U2 songs in this, check with Kevin and you will win Nancy’s life time collection of all things U2 and the totes are included. Pick up only, sorry no delivery.

She loved; family, friends, life, nature, National and State parks (okay all parks) pets, animals, a mole digging in a hole, birds, zoos, music, camping, bike riding and sitting by the fire with Kevin. Being an all around amateur naturalist and geek. She loved the light-brite she got for Christmas but never got her Udo. Be thankful that she didn’t, if she had all of you would have gotten a bunch of stupid silk screened crap from her. She hated gum smacking, when someone didn’t use their turn signals while driving, male urinals, and cabinet doors being left open.

She is preceded in death by Theodore Roosevelt, Alfred Hitchcock, Rod Sterling, Richard Nixon, Johnny Cash and anyone not breathing. Survivors include everyone still breathing; her man friend, love of her life, best friend, the person who always made her smile, and who was always there for her, Kevin Cullen (who will be having the biggest garage sale ever to get rid of all her stuff). No worries, every sale will include a tote to take your new crap home in). Her favorite siblings; Gary (Esther), Bruce (Patti), Carol (Mike), Diane (Mac), Paula, Barry (Kardi); her aunt and uncle George and Rosalie Schweiger; way too many favorite nieces and nephews to mention and even more favorite cousins.

If there is anything you take away from this, please let it be a sense of humor. Life is too short. Work hard, but play hard too! Never miss an opportunity to be nice, pay it forward! Tell the people you love that you love them. Know when you go to bed at night that you have no regrets from the day, because it could be your last. Famous last words “It’s a Cookbook!”

Share memories and stories at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com. Arrangements by, McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145. (816) 942-6180.