Carol Jean Conerly, a devoted wife, Mom, Honey, and loyal friend went to meet her Lord October 28, 2024. Carol passed away at St. Dominic's Hospital. Carol Jean was born in Osyka, MS on August 27, 1948. Carol Jean never met a stranger, and she was always on the go. She had friends from all different seasons of her life. She had weekly dates with different friend groups. You could often find her playing rummy, dominoes, or going on lunch dates with her close friends. She was always the life of the party. She enjoyed traveling the world and entering and winning Sweepstakes. She also loved her church, First Baptist Church Kentwood, and her church family. She was a lady of strong faith and was a known prayer warrior. She loved her family fiercely, and her family absolutely adored her. She leaves a legacy of faith, family, and fun. Her big personality will be missed by everyone, but we are all left with so many amazing memories and fun stories.

Visitation for Carol Conerly, 76, of Osyka, MS will be at First Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 9:00-11:00 AM with religious services beginning at 11:00 AM. The burial will follow at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Osyka, MS. Bro. Darryl Miller and Bro. Joey Miller will be officiating the services, with Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Preceding her in death were her husband Smiley Conerly; parents, Carroll O'Quin and Norma Lea O'Quin; brother, Julius O'Quin.

Survivors are her two daughters, Jana Creel and husband Dwaine of Osyka, Tammi Dyer and husband John of San Francisco; 5 grandchildren Morgan, Bubba and wife Emily, and Courtney Creel, Allison Dyer and fiancé Griffey Nelson, and Catherine Dyer; her brother, Wayne O'Quin and wife Alice. She is also survived by a special friend Ray Gill and many other friends and family.

Pallbearers are Robert O'Quin, Randy Morley, Bubba Creel, Chad Conerly, Griffey Nelson, and Brennan Dear.