Lena M. Conerly
94, Columbia
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Hathorn Funeral Home for Lena M. Conerly, 94, of Columbia, who passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. Brian Stewart officiated at the services. Visitation was held from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the services on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Hathorn Funeral Home.
She lived a beautiful life of 94 years. She was surrounded by her family and grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She enjoyed gardening and decorating her home throughout the seasons. She and Mr. Bill owned and operated Conerly’s Café and the Southern Grill from 1960 to 1983. She dedicated her life to taking care of her son, Earl and her husband, Bill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Conerly; father, Berk Ginn; mother Rosa R. Entrekin; one daughter, Gail Boleware; three brothers, Carl Ginn Sr., Billy Ginn and Donald Ginn; two sisters, Pansy Kyzar and Helen Cranford; one grandson, Leslie Purnell.
Survivors include her two sons, William Earl Conerly and Tommy Conerly (Josie); one sister, Darlene Cooley (L.D.); three grandchildren, Rusty Purnell, Kim Barnes (Scott) and Kerry Foreman (Craig); five great-grandchildren, Thomas Foreman, Anna Claire Foreman Meredith Barnes, Jack Barnes and Sanders Barnes; her loving nieces, Dottie McAllister (Randy), Jeannette Hutchins (Jimmy Carl) and Linda Ginn; and a number nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Craig Foreman, Scott Barnes, Thomas Foreman, Jack Barnes, Sanders Barnes and Ricky Conerly.
The family of Mrs. Lena Conerly wished to express a special thanks to Compassus Hospice and The Myrtles Nursing Care.
Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com. Hathorn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
