FRANKLIN, INDIANA
Edith Iva (Allison) Conrow, 93, of Franklin, Indiana passed away, Friday Jan. 15, 2021 in Franklin.
She was born August 22, 1927 in Daviess County, Indiana to the late Royal G. and Iva B. (Waggonner) Allison.
Edith was married to the late Keith H. Conrow, they were married for 66 years.
She was a loving and dedicated first grade teacher with the Clark-Pleasant Community Schools for 31 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of the Johnson County Retired Teachers Association, where she was very active in the Pencil Project for first graders.
She was also a longtime member of the Whiteland United Methodist Church.
Edith enjoyed reading, cooking and baking cookies. She loved her family and spending time with all her children and grandchildren.
Edith is survived by her son, D. Bruce ( Ann) Conrow of Greenwood, two daughters, Christine A. (Mike) Tasich of Franklin and Laura A. (Todd) Austin of Whiteland, a sister, Doris Powell of Florida, four grandchildren, Beth (Charles) Manzione, Amy (Aaron) Root, Karen (Charles) Linville, and Sarah (Eugene) Vivo and 11 great-grandchildren, Emma, Kate and Ben Manzione, Ross and A.J Linville and Isaac and Lauren Vivo, Micheal and Josie Root and Alex and Tucker Tasich.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, Opal Radcliffe and Willoughby Steckley, and grandson, Andy Tasich.
The family is planning a memorial service this spring in May.
Memorial contributions may be donated in Edith’s honor to Johnson County Animal Shelter or Salvation Army-Johnson County.
Jessen Funeral Home ~ Whiteland Chapel is entrusted with funeral arrangements.
