Nancy E. (Butler) Conwell

Last Updated on September 19, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network

Nancy E. Conwell, 89, of Kokomo, went home to be with the Lord at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, September 8th 2026, at her home.  She was born May 17, 1937, in Kokomo, to Harry and Edna (Mumaw) Butler.  She married Richard E. Conwell on July 1, 1955, and he preceded her in death May 13, 2018.

Nancy was a seamstress for several dry cleaners in the Kokomo area. She enjoyed crochet, sewing, quilting and reading.  She loved feeding the birds and squirrels in her yard.  She had been a member of Southcreek Church in Kokomo for many years.

Surviving family include her children, Rick Allen Conwell and significate other, Mickey Schilling – Morris of Wilkenson, Indiana; Melanie J. Dotterer of Kokomo; and Ellen (Glenn) Scott of Rochester.  Her grandchildren include Autumn (Tim) Farr of Kokomo; Bailey Scott of Rochester, Taylor Dotterer of Kokomo; and Redmon Conwell of Galveston.   She is Great Grandma to Hannah Millard and Great Great Grandma to Kinsley, Kambree and Bentley.  Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard, sister Mary Mason and brother Russell Butler.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston.  Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jerry Ausbrook officiating.  Burial will follow in Galveston Cemetery.  Murray Weaver Funeral Home is honored to serve the Conwell family. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com