Obituary: Nancy Schaefer Conway, 63
NANCY SCHAEFER CONWAY
Nancy Schaefer Conway, 63, died at home with her family passed away at her home with family Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. She was born May 16, 1955, in Flushing, N.Y., as the second of six children to Frank and Jean Schaefer. She grew up in Garden City, N.Y., and later moved to Miami, Fla., with her family. She eventually made her way to Nashville, where she met the love of her life, Tony Conway. The two were married in September 1978, and they celebrated 40 years of marriage this past September. She was his best friend, his love and his partner both in life and in business. Together they have a son, Matthew, and a daughter, Katie. While starting their family, her greatest gift was realized. She made it her mission to be the best mother she could be, and she did just that by being the most loving, caring, compassionate and wonderful mom to her adoring children. She graduated from Belmont University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and was a member of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology. Those fortunate enough to be close to her knew how truly brilliant, remarkable and special she was.
She lived to help and comfort others as evidenced by her close-knit family and the time she spent volunteering at Christ the King School, Alive Hospice, and The Crisis Line of Nashville. One of her greatest joys in life was taking on the title of Mimi to her grandsons, Carter and Anthony, whom she shared a special bond with and loved dearly.
She is survived by her husband, Tony; one daughter Katie (Blair); one son, Matthew (Regina); one sister, Peggy; three brothers, Frank (Starr), John (Barbara) and Gene (Yoly); three grandchildren, Carter, 4, Anthony, 2, and baby girl Conway due Dec. 12; a host of in-laws who reside in Bardstown; and additional nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the T.J. Martell Foundation, Music’s Promise for Curing Cancer, www.tjmartell.org.
The funeral is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Saint Henry Catholic Church, 6401 Harding Pike, in Nashville.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at the church.
A celebration of her life will be held at St. Henry Catholic Church in Nashville.
The Crawford Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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