Edward Conway

Due to the mandates that are in place concerning Covid-19, Congregational First Baptist Church will be limited to 50 people for the funeral service.

Funeral Service will be held at Congregational First Baptist Church in Marksville Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 11:00am.

Edward Charles Conway, age 70, of Marksville, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville, LA. He retired from Avoyelles Parish School Board as a bus driver for 30 years. He spent his spare time working in the bus yard and at Panaroma Foods. He did substitute bus driving, church activities, attending Jazz Festival, and was a Member of the Marksville Council for 5 years.

Those left to cherish his memories are his children: Fanisha Ford-Benton (Sean), Kayla Conway, Rechelle Augustine (Jeffery), Ashley Price (Marcus), Chauncey Mingo (Tyronnica) all of Marksville, LA, Bundrea Keith Conway (Elonda) and Corsey Lavalais both of Pontiac, MI.; sister, Janet Jones; niece, Catina Shuler Hayward; and twelve grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Sheila Ford Conway; son, Marcus Conway; parents, Felton Simon and Mary Lee Conway; and sister, Carol Ann Shuler.

Visitation will be held at Congregational First Baptist Church in Marksville on Friday, June 12, 2020 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Reopen on Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 9:00am until time of service. Due to the mandates that are in place concerning Covid-19, Congregational First Baptist Church will be monitored.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home in Mansura.