Dorothy Conrad Obituary

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 NRSV. On Monday, September 10, 2018, God called His servant, Dorothy Lee Stevens Conrad, to her heavenly reward. She was born on February 12, 1925, to the union of Eddie Stevens and Ida Matthews. She was educated in the public schools system of East Baton Rouge parish and graduated from McKinley Senior High School. She received her B.S. and M. Ed from Southern University in Baton Rouge. She furthered her studies at LSU and Texas Southern University. While at Southern University, she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta's Alpha Tau chapter. She spent 29 years as an educator in the East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge school systems working as both a classroom and a music teacher. She, from a young age, spent many years serving as a church musician at many local churches, with the first being Ebenezer Baptist Church on Missouri St. and the last being Neely United Methodist Church. She was actively involved in many civic, social and political organizations. Among those were, The American Cancer Society, Mother's March of Dimes, Battered Women and Wives Clinic, Sisters Supporting Sisters, Women Aglow, Church Women United, and The United Methodist Women. Some of her honors included Most Improved Women Owned Business and Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 1978. She was married to Willard Penn Conrad Sr. for 55+ years. To this union, five children were born: Willard Penn Conrad Jr., Stevens Josef Conrad, Ida Lynn Conrad, Clifton Clement Conrad and Emmett Dwayne Conrad. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard P. Conrad Sr.; brothers Howard Stevens and Darrell Stevens; her parents Elder Eddie Stevens and Ida Matthews; and a son Stevens Josef Conrad. She is survived by her loving, care-giving daughter Ida Lynn Conrad Machen; her sons Atty. Willard P. Conrad Jr. (Cheryl), Rev. Clifton C. Conrad Sr. (Kathleen), and Emmett D. Conrad (Ava); her sisters, Minnie Mae Williams, Albertha S. Postell, Nancy Lou Stevens and Nadine Bates Peebles (Tyronzo); her brothers, Eddie Stevens Jr. (Clara), Winford Stevens (Helen), Benford "Red" Stevens (Carol), and Buzeel "Duke" Stevens (Dorothy). She also leaves to mourn her grandchildren, Jason Conrad, Adriane N. Conrad, Juanita Conrad, Clifton C. Conrad Jr., Jennifer Machen Ebanks, Atty. Chantel C. Conrad, Jessica Machen Dina, Jarrett M. Conrad, Devin A. Conrad, Dennis D. Conrad, and Chelsea D. Conrad. She was also blessed with twelve great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Neely United Methodist Church on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, with visitation beginning at 5:00p.m., Delta Sigma Theta Omega Omega services at 6:30p.m. and service at 7:00p.m. Dismissal will be on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at 11:00a.m. Interment will be in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Services are entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home of Denham Springs.

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 14 to Sep. 19, 2018.
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The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.

Charlotte Howard Williams

September 21, 2018

Family,
With heartfelt compassion, praying for you. I will always remember her beautiful smile and kind words.

Glenn & Rose Carey

September 20, 2018

To my dear friend Lynn & the Conrad Family you have my deepest sympathy,take comfort in knowing your mother is at peace but also know that time will heal all things....

Barbara Platt

September 19, 2018

To my darling second mother, I will miss you so much, you gave my life more meaning when you invited me into your home unconditionally. You helped me maneuver through personal struggles in junior high and high school with just a few kind words. I love you.

Lynn and family, I am thinking of you at this time.

September 19, 2018

To Emmett and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. May God grant Peace and Comfort. Kevin Haynes(classmate)

September 19, 2018

The Conrad Family,
Expressing heartfelt sympathy and offering a prayer that God above will comfort you and ease the lose you bear.
My deepest sympathy.

Kathy Redditt- Jones

September 19, 2018

The Conrad Family,

Expressing heartfelt sympathy and offering a prayer that God above will comfort you and ease the lose you bear.

My deepest sympathy,

Kathy Redditt Jones

September 18, 2018

Rest In Heaven With Jesus, Mrs. Dorothy S. Conrad

Charlotte A. Howard Williams

September 18, 2018

My Deepest sympathies...

Charlotte A. Howard Williams

September 18, 2018

To Emmitt and Family: We your classmates of Mckinley Senior High School are sending our love and prayers to you and your family. Mckinley Class of 1981.

Deirdre Vincent-Moore

September 18, 2018

Your mom was a beautiful lady. Very sorry about your mom passing. By reading this she lived her life and she loved the Lord.

Frank and Karen Johnson. Kellie Gilliam, and Brandon Johnson, St. Matthew UMC.

Karen Johnson

September 18, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family and friends for the loss of your loved one. May you find strength in God and comfort in his promise at John 6:40.

Linda

September 17, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family for your great loss. Please know that many others share your grief and are praying in behalf of your family for God to provide the needed comfort and support during your time of bereavement.

September 17, 2018

Our Heartfelt Condolences,
May the God of comfort give you strength and peace during this difficult time.

Michael, Connis Watson

September 17, 2018

You and your family are in my prayer you did a great job taking care of your mom God word says To Be Absent From Hga Body Is To Be Present With The Lord her name was written in the Lambs Book of Life she is there with the rest of the saints Kesia and most of all Jesus Gods grace is with you in the loss of your mom

Saundra Costello

September 17, 2018

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot h

Charlene Smith

September 17, 2018

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Take pleasure in the beautiful memories you have of your loved one. May GOD strengthen and keep you in HIS care now and always.

Mary Veronica Spencer Baptiste

September 16, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Olita Brassfield

September 15, 2018

To Conrad and Family:
May the peace of God comfort and strengthen you and your family during this difficult time.

Sis. Marilyn Davis, St Matthew UMC

September 15, 2018

Remembering your great love of. placing us together for 52 years of marriage. Rest in peace. Roosevelt and Charmaine Huggins Killeen,Texas

September 15, 2018

Blessings and prayers to the in this time of bereavement.
The Spooner Family

Carmen E Spooner

September 15, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Scottie Ripple

September 15, 2018

Stevens/Conrad Family, may God bless and keep you during this difficult time and for the days ahead. May he give you the strength and encouragement to keep looking to the hills where all your help come from.

Rev. Jerry Harrison

September 15, 2018

I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you peace and strength during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11.

September 15, 2018

I will always remember you. Forever in my heart.

Sybil

September 14, 2018

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