Melissa Joan Therese (Morgan) Conaway, 39, of Athol, Kansas, was born in Aurora, Colorado to Daniel and Denise (Lyon) Mannion. Departed from this life to the next, February 23rd, 2019 in her home in Athol, Kansas.

Melissa attended Smith Center High School in Smith Center, Kansas. On January 10, 1998, she was blessed with a daughter, Taylor Rain Morgan (Massey). Short five years later in 2003, she was blessed with another daughter, Bayleigh Blaise Morgan. While raising two young daughters, she worked and cared for her Uncle Melvin Lyon and his wife, Lois.

On March 17, 2006, Melissa married the love of her life, Gregory Paul Conaway. To this union two children (twins) were born January 15, 2007, MacKenna Loren and Cort Kean Conaway. Melissa marrying Greg also brought two other children to the family, Brody Paul Conaway and Brandi Jo Conaway; making the family complete.

Melissa is preceded in death by, Grandfather, Elvin (Jiggs) Lyon; Aunt, Linda Lyon; Grandmother, Joan Mannion; and Uncle Shannon Mannion; and numerous other loved ones.

Melissa is survived by: her loving husband, Gregory; Children: Bayleigh Morgan, MacKenna Conaway, and Cort Conaway of the home. Daughter Taylor Massey and husband Clifford, of Phillipsburg, KS; Brody and Lauren, children Addison and Lily, of Hays, KS; Brandi and Neil, children Ian and baby Ella Mae, of Fort Scott, KS; Parents Daniel and Denise Mannion of Kensington, KS. Siblings, Jesse Morgan, John (Jennifer)Morgan, Gina (John) Long all of Smith Center Ks. and Jake and wife, Alexis Mannion, of Wichita, KS. And many dearly loved nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Melissa was a loving mother, wife, sister and daughter. She will be greatly missed by many. One of her greatest accomplishments was being a mother. She loved each and every one of her kids with a great passion.

Services are private. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family of Melissa Joan Conaway.