Melba L. Conner

Graveside services for Melba L. Conner, 88, Eudora, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 14 2019, at Reno Cemetery in Reno, KS. Melba passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Melba was born June 30, 1930, in Foster, MO, the youngest of nine to Alan and Flossie Belle (Hagard) Moody.

Melba always wanted to be a teacher, so she went to Pittsburg State Teacher’s College and taught for one year at a rural grade school and later quit to marry Marvin Conner who was a heavy construction welder.

She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.

Melba will be remembered for her delicious baking skills, especially her wedding cakes and pies. She was also a good seamstress, not only sewing for herself but for family and friends.

She married Marvin Dean Conner August 27, 1949 in Cherokee, KS. He preceded her in death on June 21, 2006.

Survivors include her son, Jeffrey R. and wife, Victoria Conner, Lenexa, KS; daughter-in-law, Diane Conner of Leawood, KS; two grandsons, Stephen Briar and wife, Janell Conner and Clay Conner; great-

granddaughter, Selene Conner; and Melba’s companion, Merle Morris. She was also preceded in death by her parents; her son, Dr. Richard D. Conner in 2011; grandson, Ryan Conner; her three brothers, Clifford, Lyle, Roy; and five sisters, Bernice Tickle, Garnett Phalen, Darlene Phalen, Pauline Scott and Rose Mary Schanze

The family will greet friends from 2 – 3 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made in Melba’s name to the American Diabetes Association and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

 

5 Condolences

  1. Melissa Foss on June 12, 2019 at 9:18 am

    You will be missed dearly Aunt Melba… Love Melissa & Boys



  2. Cyndi Scott on June 12, 2019 at 5:17 pm

    Melba was a very loving kind women! She touched a lot of people in her time with her love, friendship and company. She will be greatly missed.



  3. Mary Head on June 13, 2019 at 8:55 am

    Vickie & Jeff,
    I was so sorry to read of Melba’s passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.



  4. Debbie Waller on June 14, 2019 at 5:37 pm

    Jeff & Vicki,

    I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing, and so soon after your move to be closer. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.



  5. Sharon on June 23, 2019 at 5:18 pm

    Jeff, we are so sorry to hear about our Aunt Melba’s passing away. May God continue to bless you and your family. Love Roy and Sharon Payne McNish.



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