Rowena Gail Conger

Rowena Gail Conger, 91, of Washington, WV passed away March 16, 2021 at The Willows. She was born April 10, 1929 in Parkersburg, WV a daughter of Wesley and Tura (Price) Reed. Rowena graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1947. She was employed at First Federal Savings and Loan of Parkersburg as Treasurer and Vice-President. She was also Treasurer of Bethel Homeowners Association for 25 years. Rowena enjoyed bowling, sewing, cross stitching and listening to country music. She is survived by her daughter Brenda (Michael) Brown of Mineral Wells, daughter-in-law Deborah Conger of Parkersburg, brother Donald (Shirley) Reed of Lynden, WA, sister Marjorie Freshwater of Summerville, SC, grandchildren Brian (Loretta) Brown of Chapmanville, WV, Amy (Joseph) Varney of Hurricane, WV, Brent (Kerry) Conger of Mineral Wells, Sean (Kyla) Conger of Parkersburg, great-grandchildren Dylan (Candace) Brown of Morgantown, Megan and Cameran Brown of Chapmanville, Emersyn and Liam Varney of Hurricane, Ciara (Gabe) Thomas of Little Hocking, OH, Chase Conger of Mineral Wells, Caleb and Baileigh Conger of Parkersburg, great-great granddaughter Leah Thomas of Little Hocking, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Lester LeJeune “June” Conger, son Michael L. Conger (on December 29, 2020), sister Linda Gain, and brothers-in-law Roy Freshwater and Teddy Gain. In following Rowena’s wishes, there will be no service. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. In memory of Rowena, visit with an elderly person and do an “act of kindness” for someone. Rowena’s family would like to thank everyone at The Willows and Amedisys Hospice for the compassionate care given to Rowena and her family. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, is honored to serve the family.