Janie Stepp Conard

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Arden ~ Janie Stepp Conard, 60, died Saturday in an Asheville hospital. A native of Buncombe County, she was daughter of Alice Bagwell Stepp of Arden and of the late Hubert Stepp. Mrs. Conard was wife of the late Harold Conard who died in 1982. She was a member of Fletcher First Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her mother is a daughter, Sherry Owenby, and her husband Bob, of Easley SC; a son, Mike Conard, and his wife Tina, of Arden; a sister, Mary Ruth Elingburg, and her husband Charles, of Arden; a brother, Jack Stepp, and his wife Millie, of Arden; five grandchildren, Dustin and Jared Owenby and Evan, Bo and Rebekah Conard. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Fletcher First Baptist Church with the Revs. Roy Waldroup, Harold McKinnish and Ralph Sexton Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.

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  1. Mike & Tina, I know there is little I can say to ease the pain of your loss. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Sara Parker

  2. Dear Mamaw, Mike, Tina, Evan, Bo, Rebekka, Sherry, Bob, Dustin and Jared

    Janey and all of you hold a very special place in my heart that will never be removed! She was a precious Godly Lady and most of all a Godly Mother. She is now decorating Heaven with her glory, what a beautiful site to behold when we cross over! Your mother is not dead, she just started living!
    Although you are sadden and your hearts are breaking I pray that God will embrace you with His unchanging Love and Grace to see you through this very hard time. God Bless you!
    We Love You!!!

  3. May God bless you and keep you during this time. Allow Him to draw you to Himself, and feel His love envelope you.

    Best wishes during this difficult time.

    Bill and Mary Lance

  4. Sherry and Mike I love you both
    very much I think of you both as my
    brother & sister. I am very sorry
    about Janie I know it will be hard
    on every one and my heart goes out
    to the both of you Janie was a very
    specil lady. God bless you and your
    family Randy & Casey Murphy

  5. Dear Mike, Tina, Bo, Evan, Becka and Conard Family:

    Our prayers and love are with all of you at this time. May God hold each of you in his arms and bless you with his enduring comfort and compassion.

    Our deepest sympathy.

  6. Dearest Mike, Tina,Bo, Evan, Becka and Conard Family:

    Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Your mother was a warm and caring person (one of the sweetest) and will be dearly missed.

    Our deepest sympathy

  7. Mike, your Mom was as precious as you are. I know how it feels to lose a Mother. My deepest sympathies to you and your family

  8. To The Stepp Family, We send our condolence to this family. Janie and I started to school together in the 1st grade and we finished in 1962. She was indeed a very sweet and precious woman. Her heart was full of love. She was a sweet heart to everyone who was around her. She’s in Heaven now, singing with the angels. May God bless this family. Roger& Donnie C. Grindstaff

  9. To: Mike Conard Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Bill, Heather, Caleb and AJ.

  10. Mike, Sherry, & family,
    Our deepest sympathy goes out to each of you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

  11. Sherry & Family
    Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother, I remember her as a wonderful person. My prayers are with you.
    From an old friend.

  12. Mike and Family,
    I was saddened to hear about your mom as I well know your pain. My dad died on 5/22 and my heart is broken. Mom and I will keep you in our prayers and pray for comfort. That is the only thing that has gotten us through this difficult time and knowing we will see them again is a blessing!

  13. I want to express my sorrow at your loss. I am thankful for the growing up years that I was allowed to spend with you and your family. Lots of love to all.

    Roberta Cordell

  14. Mike and Family, We are saddened to hear about your loss. Your mom was a great lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

  15. Mike,
    We were so sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God keep you in his loving care and comfort you during your time of sorrow.

  16. Mike and family,
    I was sorry to read of your mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  17. Dear Mike, Tina and family:
    I pray God will keep you wrapped in His great love and strength and sustain you during your great loss. My love to you both. Jan

  18. Mary and family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time, may God bless you.

  19. Dear Mike,Tina,Evan,Bo,Becka and Conard Family,

    We were sorry to hear about your loss. Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!

  20. Dear Mike,Tina,Evan,Bo,Becka and Conard Family,

    We were sorry to hear about your loss. Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!

  21. Dear Mike,Tina,Evan,Bo,Becka and Conard Family,

    We were sorry to hear about your loss. Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!

  22. Dear Mike,Tina,Evan,Bo,Becka and Conard Family,

    We were sorry to hear about your loss. Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!

  23. Dear Mike,Tina,Evan,Bo,Becka and Conard Family,

    We were sorry to hear about your loss. Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!

  24. Dear Mike,Tina,Evan,Bo,Becka and Conard Family,

    We were sorry to hear about your loss. Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!

  25. Dear Mike,Tina,Evan,Bo,Becka and Conard Family,

    We were sorry to hear about your loss. Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!

  26. Dear Mike,Tina,Evan,Bo,Becka and Conard Family,

    We were sorry to hear about your loss. Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!

  27. Dear Stepp and Conard Families,

    I am so sorry to hear about Janie’s passing. She was such a sweet friend of mine while growing up at Fletcher Baptist. She will be so missed.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you,


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