Darline Gibson Conley

Darline Gibson Conley, age 88, passed peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2017, while in loving care of staff at Woodland Terrace, Cary, N.C. Born Nov. 10, 1928, in Wellsville, Mo., Darline married J. D. Conley on April 14, 1951. J.D.'s work took them from Missouri to Pennsylvania to Michigan then to Fulton, Mo., with many special, lifelong friendships formed along the way. The role of wife, mother, secretary, and faithful Methodist were central to her daily life. Darline shared her gift of hospitality along her journey, especially at church functions. It brought her great joy to share with others the fruits of her candy making, baking and cake decorating efforts. However, the role of grandmother was her greatest joy, and relocating to the Apex-Cary area after her husband's death brought her nearer to family. She is survived by a son, Jeff Conley (Melissa) of Apex, N.C.; grandsons, Ryan Conley and Sean Conley of Cary, N.C.; mother of grandsons, Cheryl Randecker (Rick) of Cary, N.C.; and half-brother, Bob Pew (Sue) of Copperhill, Tenn. Darline was preceded in death by her parents, Irene and Champ Gibson; and husband, J.D. Conley. According to her wish to benefit medical science, Darline's body was donated to Elon Anatomical Gift Program. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church, Cary, N.C., on May 16, 2017 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church with Appalachian Service Project in the memo line or to The Alzheimer Association. Arrangements for the Conley family are under the care of Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Cary, N.C. Online condolences may be made at www.brownwynnecary.com.