Family Reunion 2013

CONERLY FAMILY REUNION 2013 WELCOME HOME

“IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR”

A LOOK INSIDE:

• FAMILY HISTORY

THE MATRIARCH’S Two (2) Still Standing

HONORING THE

• FAMILY ON THE WEB • NEW BABIES • BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS • REUNION EVENTS • TESTIMONIES

Hattie Magee Conerly age 91

• PRAISE REPORTS

A Virtous Women

• MEMORIALS

• PRAYER REQUEST • CONERLY CONNECTIONS • INTERNATIONAL NEWS TALENT AND MORE...

Family History

Many who know her, call her Ms. “Conerly”; her dear friends affectionately call her Ms. Hattie. She was the 5th child born in 1922 to Mr. & Mrs. Willie Oscar Magee. Born Hattie Magee she was raised on a small farm near Clifton, Louisiana in Washington Parish.

In 1934, at the age of 12, Hattie went to a meeting one night and her life was changed forever; she met a man named Jesus.

Because of this, Hattie was instrumental in leading her entire family to Christ, and they »continue, PG. 3

A GLIMPSE OF OUR PAST

In a small town called Clifton, in Northern Louisiana, our beloved fore-father, by the name of Julius Conerly was born to the parents of Tom and Liza Manning Conerly. His life on the dairy farm required long hours of work. One day he met a young woman by the name of Mary James; Mary was the daughter of Monroe and Dank James. After a short period of courtship, Julius asked for her hand in marriage and she agreed.

Julius was also known by everyone as “Hop”. He obtained the name from an accident that occurred while working on the railroad track.

One day while he was working on a pup-wood truck, one of the logs rolled off and broke his leg, leaving him with a permanent hop. …and the rest is history. Mary, his wife of many years was nicknamed “Modie” by her family and friends. She was a woman of strength and character and worked alongside of her husband while living on the farm. Farm life wasn’t easy, and when the work slowed down on the dairy farm; and things did not improve, they packed up and moved to the Delta in Mississippi to pick cotton; where money was good for bundles of cotton. They remained in that area of Mississippi and worked the fields to provide for the family. Continue, pg. 1

Maudine Johnson Conerly age 85 MAUDINE CONERLY

A foundation is the basis on which a thing stands, is founded, or is supported, and Maudine Conerly embodies every aspect of that » Continue, PG. 3

Julius and Mary were blessed with seven (7) children six (6) sons and one daughter.

Willie J, a “pianist” married (Allie) (2) two children were born. - Ruby Conerly. a “nurse” married (Estes) Burton (3) three children were born, - Huey a “preacher/ pastor [Blazefield COGIC] married (Rosalie Plese ) (11) eleven children were born. Jim called to “preach/pastor” married (Luebertha Williams) (10) ten children were born. RT a “ tap dancer” married (Shirley) no children were born. Ivey aka IV a “longshoreman and fisherman” married (Hattie Magee) (11) children were born. and Elvester aka LV a “guitarist” married (Maudine Johnson) (12) twelve children were born. .” The entire family stood firm in spiritual family values with their families and raised their children in the fear of God teaching them the value of hard work.

Our family matriarch - Grandma Modie was a powerful woman in the Lord and she made it known to every one who she came across “ It’s Holiness or Hell, there’s no in between.” She’s was known for her long skirt sweeping the floor - she was tall in statue and was a church mother.

She entered the church doors singing “Is everybody happy, is everybody glad?”, Don’t want to see you looking weary; don’t want to see you looking sad.

Shout Hallelujah, Jesus is at your door.

Someday I’ll meet you on the other shore One thing, is certain that we can all learn from them is that; they were men and women with backbone that endured hardness as good soldiers, and stood the test of times in those days. They prevailed with endurance and longevity in their committed in marriage as husbands and wives…They worked from sun up to sun down to provide for large families whether large or small.

As we reflect on our fore-parents, they were not blessed with the modern conveniences we enjoy today. They walked long miles, with the sweltering

heat of the sun beating down upon them. They farmed and worked hard picking cotton from sun-up til sundown. Bottled water that we enjoy wasn’t an option but they had to dig wells in order to enjoy that cool drank of water. Cell phones, facebook, twitter, ipads and such were not even a fore-thought, yet they communicated often with their family and friends. They walked miles to go to church and to fellowship with the saints, because love was the order of their day. If they could look down the telescope scope of time, what would they see? Would they still see the work of God’s hand on our lives today? Would they feel that same LOVE and commitment to God and to one another?

HERE IS SOMETHING TO PONDER: If “Dear Lord, we thank you for the blessings of they could see us now what would this day and for this time together as a family. be their thoughts?

We thank you for the hardships and the good times that we have shared on this life’s journey.

With such a rich heritage how much Lord, help us to remember those who have unconditional, unfailing, LOVE do so much less than we do (LOVE). Bless us as a we show towards our families? family. Help us to continuously grow in love and Do we exemplify those same hard care for each other. We ask you to comfort and work ethics? give strength and peace to those of us who are Is God the center of attraction in our sick or struggling in any way. Let us encourage lives for our family? one another to be a beacon of light and hope to Spiritual Values – Are we those around us, for by so doing, we will help maintaining and passing them on to to make this world a better place in which to our succeeding generations? live. Bless us to continue to walk as you would Are we all still reading from the have us to walk, according to you word. Bind same manuscript (bible) that our our families ties AMEN “ grandparents used?

“The Family That Prays Together Stay Would they be proud to see how we Together” have carried the “Conerly” name on?

definition. As a young girl, in Jayess, MS she supported her younger siblings to aid her mother. As she grew into a young woman, MAUDINE JOHNSON cont’d she received much of her foundational teaching, by garnering wisdom from the mothers of the church, most notably her Mother in Law, Mary Conerly.

Maudine was always a spitfire in her service for the Lord and dedicated herself to doing whatever her “hands found to do.” Maudine stood on the foundation of her marriage vows to her husband, LV Conerly Sr. God chose L.V. to be the Root and Maudine to be the Foundation.

God blessed Maudine be pregnant with a male child, but due to the loss of her pregnancy there was sorrow and weeping in the house.

The scripture says, “Weeping May endureth for a night but Joy cometh in the morning.”

And that Joy came in the form of a little girl Donna Pearl. Soon after God brought Love in the form of Lillie Dean, Peace in the form of Brenda Fay. 11 months later God wanted to show his Mercy and Ruby Nell was born. God heard the prayer of Maudine for a blessing and he assured her that for the rest of her life she would have unmerited favor and he gave her Grace in the form of Evelyn. The first five elements, Joy, Love, Peace, Mercy and Grace would be the most important materials to make a home. In any home the devil loves to frolic and bring dissention among the body and God placed a touch of Gentleness in the Conerly Home in the form of their first born son Elvester “June Bug”, and Meekness in the form of Marie. God saw the Faith of Maudine in the church and gave her Magdalene “Mag”.

With the elements of Joy, Love, Peace, Mercy, and Grace; the materials of Gentleness, Meekness and Faith, God knew it was time for the Anointing to cover the house and he sent Fay. But God knew that without Patience and Goodness the Anointing would not grow so he Patience in the form of Helen and Johnny.

Now that God had built the Conerly House He had to insulate the walls to ensure that no division would separate the family again and he sent his chosen Son LaRide and called him the Revelation. The L.V. Conerly house was now complete with all the elements and materials that would make this house a home. And God blessed each element and material with children to possess the land and bring honor to the Conerly Family. As she diligently raised her children to participate in Sunday School, Church, and Singing in the Choir, Missionary Maudine Conerly excepted the call to use her

voice as God’s mouth piece to the community and the world. She received her Evangelist License under the late Supervisor McGregor Jones. She and her husband traveled extensively with their pastor, Supt. Monroe Magee as he conducted revivals; she as his soloist/praise song leader and he and the musician. They were known as the DynoDuo for having church. She served as the church secretary, Sunday school teacher, and numerous other positions. One of her passions was serving as President of the Young Women Christian Counsel (YWCC) in the local and district for over 15 years encouraging young women to be Godly women and be a Proverbs 31 woman.

With her commitment to God and faithfulness to His work, she was appointed District Missionary for District #12 and served in this capacity for over 20 years. As she aged and was unable to travel and fulfill the duties she elected to serve as emeritus. In her 85th year of life she is still as solid as she was when she confessed Jesus as her lord and savior. We all stand on the foundation of Maudine Conerly; because she is the reason many of us are standing strong today. Her days are now spent encouraging her children, grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren in trusting and believing in God. She is most famous for one of many of her favorite sayings, “If you do right, right will follow you.”

She is truly one of Matriarchs of The Conerly Family.

ESSIE MAE HARVEY

became members of the Church of God in Christ. Little did she know that one day she would become

HATTIE CONERLY cont’d a great witness for the Lord as we will

share later on.

As Hattie grew more beautiful and charming, the attention of a young handsome man became all hers. I.V. Conerly, (Ivey) was his name and Hattie was his aim. But there were some other eyes set on Ivey as well, but according to my mom, she said to him, “Whose it gonna be? Decide today! It’s She or me.” And of course the rest is History. After a brief courtship she was wooed and there was no turning back. She married the only man she’s ever known, and to the union 11 children were born; 4 boys and 7 girls. Hattie was married to the late Ivey Conerly (1918-1976), for 35 years. Indeed, she was a wife extraordinaire. She worked on in the home raising their 11 children and often times worked as an experienced pressor for B. Bennett’s and Rubenstein Brothers on the world famous Canal St. Mrs. Conerly was known everywhere for her Christian life. She would ride the city bus to and from work sharing about her Lord.

Her famous stores were Krauss and Woolworth’s where she frequently met her friends to eat lunch. The pride and joy of Hattie’s life, is her children.

She boast in the Lord for all of them remaining our saved and are serving the Lord and working diligently in the body of Christ. Hattie is pictured seated below with her 7 remaining children. Hattie is the proud grandmother of 30 grandchildren and great-grandmother to 20 greats.

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ssie Mae Harvey is the oldest living grandchild of Julius and Mary Conerly. She was born January 21, 1929 in Washington Parish, Louisiana to Ester and Ruby Dean Burton. She is the eldest of their 3 children, brother; the late John Burton and sister; the late Eloise (Honey) Burton. Essie married Ephfon Harvey, Sr. in Holy Matrimony in 1942. They had twelve children, 7 boys and 5 girls, whom are still living. She has 31 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild Mother Harvey was a dedicated member of Leer Hill Church Of God In Christ in Clifton, Louisiana. She later transitioned to McGee’s Temple in Franklinton, Louisiana under the leadership of the late Elder Monroe McGee; now serving under Pastor Cecealine Tate. She has

always been a diligent worker within the church. She inherited the role of church mother from her mother Ruby Burton, whom inherited it from her mother Mary (Mama Mowdie) Conerly.

Essie loved spending time in her younger years with Mama Mowdie and her mother. She recalls hearing the angels singing the very moment her grandmother went on to be with the Lord. She enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren grow into the people they are today.

Essie now resides in Franklinton, in her later years being cared for by her children. You can still hear her hum praises unto the Lord and see her face light up when you talk about His goodness to her because He’s still (as favorite song says) “REAL, REAL, REAL!” to her!

MEMORIALS OTHERS WHO HAVE RECENTLY GONE ON BEFORE US Doretha Conerly Maison

better known as “Doe” was the daughter of Jim and LueBertha William Conerly. She was the wife of West Maison and they had one child Deion “Kietha” Masion Gray. She was the proud grandmother of Floyd III, Deirdre, Christy and Kendra Gray and greatgrandmother of Khole Milan Thomas.

Doe was a prayer warrior, caretaker, lover of the word, entrepreneur and psalmist.

Doretha and Shirley Ann Towner restarted the family reunion some years ago and we are so grateful to her. Doe was an excellent speller, and reader and was one who loved to work crossword puzzles. Whenever you went over to her house she would pull out the scrabble game and challenge you to play. At times when one would try to make up a word while playing scrabble she would catch it ever time with “ No No”. Doretha was a woman of God. She was loved by so many and we all miss her dearly. She will forever have a special place in our hearts.

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Irene Conerly Person Arizona (Bill) Causey Everlyn Conerly Warren John Estes Burton Jr Marie Conerly Rollins

WOMEN TO REMEMBER • • • • • • •

Madora Conerly Causey Maythel Conerly Gardner Judy Conerly Slack Nora Conerly Kelly Ndjiah Hardwell Iva Conerly Spooner Essie Mae Harvey Brenda James

• Gloria Burton

Ruby Conerly Montgomery a mother of

hospitality and service was the daughter of Huey and Rosalie Conerly.

Ruby, a devoted wife of Floyd Montgomery Sr. and the mother of three Floyd Jr., David and Daisy Montgomery.

She was the grandmother of six, eleven great-grandchildren. Ruby was a woman of God. She believed that it was holiness or hell. She served as an Usher locally, district, state, and the national level for many years. She was a woman of strength and courage. Ruby was a woman of prayer. The love of God was always in her heart. She loved to sing praises to God. God called a special woman home and we all loved her so much but God loved her best.

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KEEPING UP ST JAMES CEMETERY Sheryl Towner, Brenda James, Veronica Ward and I Judith Slack took a little visit to St. James Cemetery last year. Sheryl wanted to view her “Pa-Pa Jim”grave site. After walkng around looking at the names on the graves I wanted to see my “Pa-Pa IV” grave but to my suprise we could not find his grave. The conditions of the cemetery is not good. I hope that one day family can take a trip out to the family grave site clean the grave site. I wish it was more beautiful like many other family burial places.

TESTIMONIES & PRAISE REPORTS Jim (Rickey) Conerly

“ After the passing of my husband i felt that

HIS STORY OF DELIVERANCE My name is Jim (Rickey) Conerly Jr. from New Orleans, Louisiana I am the youngest child of Jim and Lubertha Conerly. I was on drugs for over 15 yrs I came to Dallas, Texas in the year of 1992, still searching for something I couldn’t find. As a drug addict my life continued to go down hill and my life wouldn’t change. I ended up going to prison and in that place I found myself looking up at the ceiling and there was a sign up on the ceiling saying “now it’s time to look up” the writing was talking to me but I knew the Lord from a an early age and I was yet running from the Lord. I begin attending bible study while in prison which lead me to rededicate my life to God. As the went on I was released on parole to a rehabilitation center that we called discipleship center called Care Center Ministries.I have dedicated my life ministry and serving God by helping people that are going through some of the things I can out of. I know what i means to truly be delivered and set free. I would recommend Jesus to anyone who is willing to listen to my story. God is such an awesome God if he can heal me from a life of sin I know he can deliver anyone. I am also very proud to be a Minister of the Gospel teaching the good news of Christ. I am on the prayer line every Thursday night for an hour 712-432-0080 code GRADUATE FROM TDC is givin via text message. If anyone would like more information please feel free to come and talk to me at the family reunion I will be glad to share my experience with God. I love you family and may God bless us all.

Yancey (Justified) James HIS TESTIMONY OF DELIVERANCE (ABOUT JUSTIFIED) As a multi-faceted Minister, Administrator, Psalmist, and Author, Yancey “Justified” James is a living testimony of God’s power of Restoration. Justified began his journey to freedom from Homosexuality three years ago and has not looked back. After being active in the Homosexual lifestyle for over ten years, struggling with the aftermath of childhood molestation, rape, and sexual addiction, his life is nothing short of a miracle. Justified

has been commissioned to minister to men and women who desire to free themselves from the chains of Homosexuality. His poem, “I’m Free,” has taken a new meaning for some and opened the eyes of others. In this poem, he invites you into his life, guides you through his timeline of struggle, and leads you to the victorious ending when he proclaims his reedom from homosexuality. His Parents call him Yancey, his siblings call him brother, his peers call him Counselor, but you can just call him JUSTIFIED. If you want to get the full story and read his poem “Im Free” please visit the (about section) of his facebook page... Just look up (Yancey Justified James).

PRAYER REQUEST A FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER

WEST MAISON husband of Doretha Conerly Maison battleing Prostate Cancer please continue to lift him up in prayer that God’s will be done in his life.

SHIRLEY TOWNER recent surgery on her knees. we pray for her continued recovery.

PRAISE REPORTS I would have lost my mind. Through God’s grace and mercy I thank him for keeping.

With the help of God I was able to lead my husband into repentance before God called him home. It makes me feel good to know that he went to be with the Lord and that I am living a life to see him again”.

MAYTHEL GARDNER “I thank God for my health, strength and

good friends”.

SERENA MCNEAL “I thank God for having such a praying

mother who lived a life pleasing to God. Through her prayers she has taught me how to be a strong women. I also than God for sparing my life in the past year I was hit by a dump truck and my car was totaled. I was able to walk away from that accident I truly thank God for a praying family as well as my church family Thomspon Temple COGIC”.

DAISEY MONTGOMERY

My praise report is that I am thankful and grateful I just live my life appreciate God for being who he is in my life and just for being God all by himself I thankful.

ROGERINE CONERLY ALAXANDER

DALENE WELLS daughter of Madonna “Mary” & Demetrius Wells 7 years old battling cancer, please keep her in your prayers.

“The prayers of the righteouse availeth much.”

CHANTEL CONERLY pray for the healing of her body and God continues to touch and give her total heal for the condition she is facing.

SHAWN MCNEAL prayer request that God gives her total restoration as she faces surgery.

PHILIP SLACK JR prayer for a good report as the doctors test his kidneys JIMMY CONERLY brother of Madora, Rogerine, Wyvone, Pleas and Monroe please pray that God touches his body and may the lord send his angels to protect him mentally and physically.’

JOIN THE FAMILY & FRIENDS PRAYER LINE EVERY THURSDAY @ 7pm CALL 712-432-0080 CODE # 881230

“It Time to Pray”

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to my parents CELEBRATING 33 years of marriage!

The best thing a father can do for his children is love their mother & I am truely blessed to have witnessed that all of my life.

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At 6’7 in tall Charles Brown, III (Tre’) is an upcoming 11th grader at St. Augustine High School and is on the Varsity Basketball Team. He also participates with the Fleur de Lis - AAU basketball team during the summer. We are so proud of his accomplishments in basketball from scoring to rebounding and assists; he has become an invaluable asset to his teams. He has a promising NBA future ahead.

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I am so happy my kids Louis, Lovelle and Sha Lynn Williams had a wonderful school year.

I am proud all ended the school year of 2013 on the Honor Roll this is why I do all I can to support my children and be there for them each day.

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STEVEN GAUFF F r a n k W. C o x H i g h S c h o o l Vi r g i n i a B e a c h , VA COREY WILLIAMS JR Bulter High School Augusta, GA Band Scholarship ( Tr o m b o n e ) going to A L A B A M A S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y Major Pharmacy BRENTON MYLES ALIEF ELFIK HIGH SCHOOL A l i e f, T X S c h o l a r Aw a r d going to Houston Community College A u d i o / Vi d e o P r o d u c t i o n

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recent journey to Central Asia as Cultural Ambassador also Middle East Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan as a drummer Floyd enjoys the opportunity to travel the world and make great Chad George takes a stroll in Rome while performing service to the United States Armed forces. His journey has allowed him the ability to travel the world on a mission to protecting our nation. We salute the troops in the Conerly family and continue to pray for his

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WELCOME OUR NEW BABIES 2012 & 2013

LAMONTE & MEL GEORGE WELCOMES A NEW BABY GIRL “LANIJA GEORGE” Born October 14, 2012

Conerly Family waiting on New Babies Soon We Pray for a Safe Pregnancy and Healthy Delivery:

OLIVER DAWSON & KIA DAWSON NEW BABY “SKYLAR DAWSON”

LANA STARKS & MICHAEL STARKS NEW BABY GIRL “SKYLAR MICHELLE STARKS”

DAVID & LISA CONERLY WELCOMES A BABY GIRL “MONASIA CASSIDY CONERLY” Born January 03, 2013

• Dana Evans expecting a baby girl name will be “Jana Marie Evans” due date July 1, 2013 • Christy Gray expecting a baby boy name will be “Jason Skinner Jr” due date August 16, 2013

DANA EVANS & NOLAN EVANS “NOLAND DEMOND EVANS”” Born August 5, 2012

TIFFANY GEORGE & COREY FRAZIER BABY GIRL “LONDON GEORGE” Born May 18, 2012

TIFFANY GEORGE & COREY FRAZIER WELCOMES A NEW BABY BOY “CHASE GEORGE” Born Febuary 6, 2013 CHAD & TRACY GEORGE WELCOMES A NEW BABY BOY “NOBLE GEORGE” Born Nov 19,2012

KENDRICK ROUSSELL & TORRIAN NOLAN BABY GIRL “CHOYCES NOLAN” Born June 19,2012

DUANE JORDAN & KARDESHIA JORDAN BABY BOY “NAZIR IMEHOTAP JORDAN”” Born July 25, 2011

“No one is ever born into Life alone. Everyone has shared the bond of family, at least at birth, and for many people it is a bond that will follow them throughout life. For many people it is the most important bond of all.” Author Unkown…

Welcome to The Conerly Family Reunion . We have had AWESOME! reunions in the past and it gives us great pleasure to welcome you back home to New Orleans once again. We are excited to bring family back home to where many of you can identify with “Louisiana” where it all began. I love my family and that means all of you. So often times, we take it for granted and miss out on what’s truly important in our lives. LOVE! While many believe they’ve been dealt a bad hand in life, I believe it’s not the hand you’re dealt, but how you play your hand. So as descendent of the great heritage of Julius and Mary Conerly set before us, we play to WIN! So as we go forth in building a legacy for our children and their children and so on, let’s embrace love and take the time in each day to develop spiritually, physically, emotionally and mentally, There’s no greater love than the love of God and you truly don’t experience it without him. Let’s decrease, so God can increase. The opportunity to plan and execute this reunion was an enlightening experiences both negative and the positive. I am grateful to have been chosen to serve you. To Madora Causey and Essie Mae Harvey I’m sure are truly grateful as well. Special Thanks to: Deion, Judith, Sheryl, Sonya, Kenneth, Keisha, Philessia, Kendria, Maythel, Blake, Daisy, Deirdre, Floyd, and the children that played their part in making this reunion possible. We missed some of our family who unfortunately could not make it here be with us. Our love for them will always be shown as we take the time to celebrate family this weekend. We also missed many of our family that have gone on before since the last reunion including yester years; however we must continue on our journey that we may see them again. They will always be in our hearts and our minds forever.

REMEMBER, “The call of death is a call of love. Death can be sweet if we answer it in the affirmative, if we accept it as one of the great eternal forms of life and transformation.” God’s will must be done.

Now that the family has past the torch to California we look forward to greater and better things for the “Conerly Family Reunion”.

Lets us continue to pray and love one another. This is a GREAT FAMILY. Thank you all for supporting this year, Love You All.

WHAT’S GOING ON DOWN HERE FAMILY STREET CAR RIDE JUNE 21,2013

FAMILY DAY IN CITY PARK SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2012

FAMILY DAY on the CREOLE QUEEN JUNE 23, 2013

FASHION SHOW SATURDAY NIGHT JUNE 22, 2013

WHERE YAT CONERLY’S?

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2013 REUNION COMMITEE Judy Slack Madora Causey Keitha Gray Kendra Gray Sheryl Towner Philessia Johnson Tiffany George Sonya Conerly Deirdre Gray Floyd Gray III Blake Conerly Daisy Montgomery Kiesha Conerly Curry Judith Slack Christy Gray

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