Floy Conkey
August 31, 1923 ~ February 18, 2019
Floy Conkey, 95, of St. Lawrence, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, Miller with Pastor Teresa Whetsel officiating. Burial followed at Beulah Cemetery, rural St. Lawrence. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2019 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Floy was born to Walter and Mable (Hoskin) Brueggemann in Redfield, SD on August 31, 1923. She grew up on a farm in northern Hand County near Rockham, SD. She attended East Linn country school and attended Redfield High School. In her teens she worked for several families who needed assistance with cooking, cleaning or in home care.
Floy married Stanley Conkey on January 23, 1946. Over the next five and a half years they had five children. She was a devoted farm wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Floy milked cows on the Conkey Dairy Farm for over 40 years. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and gardening. Her caramel rolls and apple pie were favorites of family and friends. She was a member of the Beulah Church and later the First United Methodist Church in Miller. She served on the Hand County Historical Society, Miller Friendship Center, election boards, Beulah Ladies Aid and the Help One Another Extension Club. She married Charles Hovelson in November 1992.
She is survived by; her children: Max (Linda) Conkey of St. Lawrence, Twyla (Bill) Smith of Sioux Falls, Irene (Paul) Parliament, Broken Bow, NE, JoAnn (Doug) Testerman of St. Lawrence, and Bonnie McConkey of Laurel, MS; nine grandchildren: Lee (Ashley) Conkey, Joshua (Kris) Smith, Jared (Lyndi) Smith, Bryan (Lorra) Parliament, Bradley (Sara) Parliament, Nancy (Casey) Naprstek, Doyce (Kate) Testerman, Bonnie (Reggie) Burkett, and Brent (Beth) McConkey; fifteen great grandchildren: Brielee and Marshall Conkey; Luke, Jack, and Selah Smith; Jenna, Jace, Sara, and Anna Parliament; Paige, Malik, and Jadyn Burkett; and Kaylee, Sean, and Zoe Testerman; sister, Myrn Therkildsen of Redfield; and several Hovelson family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Stanley; her brother, Lynn Brueggemann; her husband, Charles; granddaughter, Kate Conkey; and great granddaughter, Regan Burkett.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Floy’s arrangements.
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Floy was a great neighbor, and you will be missed. To all you kids— you are in my prayers as you go through this period. I wish I could be there but can’t. You will see her later in Heaven.
Love you and sweet dreams.
My sincere sympathy to the Family of Floy Conkey. She was a “Special” Friend to our Family.🙏🙏
Our Sympathy to the Conkey family. You were certainly blessed with a wonderful Mother for a lot of years. So many memories to share!!!
Sorry for your loss. She was one wonderful lady and she will missed. Our Deepest Sympathy Dick and Kathy
WHAT A LADY WHAT A LIFE💖💕 Our hugs and love to you dear friends
I am so sorry! I loved her ❤️
One of my fondest childhood memories was the time I spent on the mcconkey farm. She will be sorely missed.
Dear Lord, You know and understand all things. You know that a family has just lost a loved one and needs your strength and comfort now. Please surround them with your loving presence. Guide each step of the road ahead and by your grace, grant the faith that brings peace of mind and heart, and the hope that washes all sadness away today and in the days ahead. Blessings to the entire family
Floy’s family, My deepest sympathy to all. Floy was a special lady, and so enjoyed her family. She will be missed by many. I enjoyed getting to know her as I traveled with her sister Myrn. May God keep you all in His care. Judy Ann Barnard
My deepest sympathy to all the family! I pray that you will feel God’s comfort and peace in special ways during these difficult days.