Dorothy Marie Conway's Obituary
Mrs. Dorothy Marie Conway known to many as "Mama Dottie", of Millsboro, DE passed away on Tuesday, November22, 2022 at home with her family by her side. She was 91 years old.
Dottie was born on May 16, 1931, in Bronx, NY to the late William and Zenobia Weston Hayes. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Erick Lamont in 1985 and husband Herbert Nathaniel Conway Sr. in 1997
She was a cosmetologist owning her own business Dottie's III Generations from 1987 - 1995. Dottie was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Dagsboro, DE. She was a zealous woman known for sharing the Bible's promises with all who would listen. A generous and loving person who made everyone feel special. Dottie was a lady of many talents, which included cooking, entertaining friends and family, crocheting, as well as doing hair and putting on fashion shows. She will be remembered for her kind, loving and generous heart. She inspired many to pursue their dreams and always stayed positive no matter what she faced. She will be dearly missed.
Dottie is survived by six children: Francine Hart of Manchester, NJ, Frank Farrow (Juanita) of Marlton, NJ, Herbert Nathaniel Conway, Jr. (Cindy) of Toms River, NJ, Mark Antonio Conway of Milton, DE, Ericka Handy (Christopher Maurice Sr.) of Millsboro, DE and David Quintin Conway, Sr. (Rasa) of Ellendale, DE. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren brothers, sisters and extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 32723 Swamp Rd, Dagsboro, DE 19939. For those interested in the service via zoom, please text a request for the link to 302-462-5839.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to: JW.ORG
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, DE.
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